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.