— Betty Jane Wilson, historical society president
The popular United Drug Co. publication of weather forecasts, moon phases and countless gems of family advice continued with the following children's diet:
"Below the age of six or seven, the child should have little or no meat, a small amount of scraped beef, a bit of chicken or an occasional cup of broth are sufficient. In these early years, protein needed is furnished chiefly by eggs and milk. The fat in a child's diet is supplied by cream, butter, and vegetable oils. Natural brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat, egg yolk, apples, dates, and prunes are all rich in iron. Cocoa and dried figs supply magnesium."
The report continues listing the virtues of fruit and vegetables with the conclusion:
"It is estimated that the child from three to six years of age needs about one-half as much protein and fat as a grown person and only one-third as much carbohydrates."
"It is estimated that the child from three to six years of age needs about one-half as much protein and fat as a grown person and only one-third as much carbohydrates."
"No Happy Meals?" our compiler Betty Jane Wilson asks.
The historical society museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Dodie Bolz and Dee Bayless will be hosts.
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