Part 14

For cooking en casserole, see p. 671, Vol. III.

MENUS FOR ANEMIA

SPRING MENU FOR A YOUTH

ANEMIA--MALASSIMILATION--UNDERWEIGHT--NO APPETITE

The following menus should be carefully adhered to for two or three days, or until normal hunger is produced:

BREAKFAST

Prunes or dried peaches Bananas, nuts, or nut butter A pint of rich milk

LUNCHEON

A light vegetable, such as boiled onions, peas, or new potatoes A glass or two of milk

DINNER

Two eggs, coddled A baked white potato

SPRING MENU FOR A YOUTH

ANEMIA--MALASSIMILATION--UNDERWEIGHT--NO APPETITE

When good digestion and normal hunger are restored, the following menus should be given:

BREAKFAST

Farina, rice, or corn hominy, with butter and a very little sugar Fresh milk--one or two glasses

LUNCHEON

Baked potatoes Milk

DINNER

Peas or beans, creamed onions A potato Rice or corn bread Gelatin or boiled custard

Vigorous exercise and outdoor sport should be encouraged.

SUMMER MENU

FOR A YOUTH

ANEMIA--MALASSIMILATION--UNDERWEIGHT--NO APPETITE

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup, peaches, or plums A very rare omelet or a coddled egg A corn-meal gem Milk

LUNCHEON

Milk or buttermilk--buttermilk preferred A bran gem or a whole wheat gem