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Page 39
With infants it is valuable to a certain point, but with older
children only to a limited degree, and if such symptoms as those above
described are present, cream should not be given.
EGGS
_To what extent may eggs be used in the diet of this period?_
They form a most valuable food. It is essential that they should be
fresh and only slightly cooked, soft boiled, poached or coddled; fried
eggs should never be given and all omelets are objectionable.
_Which is more digestible, the white or yolk of the egg?_
For the great majority of children, the white of the egg. This forms
one of the most digestible proteids we possess, and can be used, even
in the latter part of the first year, with advantage.
_Is it not true that eggs often cause "biliousness"?_
Very seldom, if fed as above advised. This is an old prejudice but has
little basis in fact.
_How often may eggs be given?_
Most children from four to ten years old will take one egg for
breakfast and another for supper for an indefinite period with relish
and benefit. There are, however, some few who have a peculiar
idiosyncrasy as regards eggs and cannot take them at all.
MEAT AND FISH
_What meats may be given to young children?_
The best are beefsteak, mutton-chop, roast beef, roast lamb, broiled
chicken and certain delicate fish, such as shad or bass.
_What are the important points to be considered in giving meat to
children?_
Most meats should be rare and either scraped or very finely divided,
as no child can be trusted to chew meat properly. Meats are best
broiled or roasted, but should not be fried.
_How often should meat be given?_
At this period, only once a day, at the mid-day meal.
_Is not the excessive nervousness of many modern children due to the
giving of meat, or at least aggravated by its use?_
There is little ground for such a belief, unless an excessive amount
of meat is given. Certainly cutting off meat from the diet of nervous
children seldom produces any striking benefit.
_What meats should be forbidden to young children?_
Ham, bacon, sausage, pork, liver, kidney, game and all dried and
salted meats, also cod, mackerel and halibut; all of these are best
withheld until the child has passed the tenth year.
_Are not gravies beneficial and nutritious?_
The beef juice, or so-called "platter gravy," from a roast is
exceedingly nutritious and desirable, but many of the thickened
gravies are much less digestible and are too often given in excess;
only a small quantity should be allowed. They should not form an
important part of the meal.
VEGETABLES
_What vegetables may be used at this period?_
White potatoes may be given first. These should preferably be baked or
boiled and mashed, but never fried. They should be served with beef
juice or with cream rather than with butter.
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