Rational Dietary. A rational dietary for children should meet the following requirements:
1. Total calories per day, computed for the age, weight (normal); modified by the activity, season, health, of the individual child
2. Balance of protein, fat, carbohydrate: Protein 10-15 per cent; fat 25-35 per cent; carbohydrate 50-60 per cent.
3. Purin-free or low in purins
4. Minerals supplied, especially lime, phosphorus, iron, soda, potash
5. Vitamines supplied by some uncooked or fresh, slightly cooked foods
6. Laxatives furnished by cellulose, water, oils, sugars, vegetable acids
7. Hard foods, requiring gnawing and chewing
8. No irritants or artificial stimulants, e.g. pepper, mustard, vinegar, condiments, alcohol, beer, tea, coffee
9. Combination of food carefully arranged: