What kinds of meat can I give to my child? Beefsteak, mutton-chop, roast
beef, lamb, boiled chicken and fish, such as shad or bass.
What points should I consider in feeding meat? Most meats should be rare,
scraped or finely divided, as a child will not chew it properly. Boiled or
roast beef is best; fried meats should not be given to a child.
How often can I give meats? Only at the midday meal, at this period.
Do you think it causes nervousness in children? Not unless too much is
given and too often.
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What meats should be forbidden? Ham, bacon, sausage, pork, liver, kidney,
and all dried and salt meats; also mackerel, cod and shell fish. A child
should not eat any of these until after the tenth year.
Are gravies healthy and nutritious? Beef juice or so-called "platter
gravy" from a roast is very nourishing and desirable, but many of the
gravies that are thickened are harder to digest and too much is given.
Only a small quantity should be allowed.
What about vegetables? Baked, boiled or mashed potatoes may be given
first, but never fried. After the sixth or seventh year baked sweet
potato, turnips, boiled onions and cauliflower, all well cooked, may be
given moderately. They must be thoroughly cooked and mashed. This is the
great trouble.
Can I give canned vegetables? Peas, and asparagus of the best brands can
be used. They are often better than stale green vegetables.
What vegetables should be prohibited? Any that are eaten raw such as
celery, radishes, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes or lettuce; corn, lima
beans, cabbage, egg plant, even when well cooked; none of these should be
given to a child under ten years old.
Can I give vegetable salads? As a rule none should be allowed at this
period. They are difficult to digest and create great disturbances in
children of all ages.