The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-01-21

Our initial step was to get the
expert opinion of a specialist IA
miliar with the nutrition needs of
the growing child. We secured from
DR.. Henry G. Sherman of Column
bia university, a clear statement
to guide those who are advising
families on what foods can be
safely omitted when funds get low
er, and what foods should be re-
tanned in the child's diet when
a choice must be made of the
bareSt essentials.
Familiar with the elements which
build bone and muscle best, DR..
Sherman told us in his article on
Emergency Nutrition" which kinds
of food should be given normally
to the growing child, which foods
should be emphasized in an
emergency, and which foods should
be selected as a last resort.
DR. SHERMAN points out that
- variety is not necessary, pro-
vided the child's diet contains the
correct building foods. To Sc
cure these the food budget may be
divided into f1fths: One-f1fth for
milk and milk products; one-ffth
for fruits and vegetables; one
fifth for bread and cereals; one
fifth for meat and fish; and one
fifth for fats and sugar.
When the budget is greatly re-
duced, it is wise to omit the last
two groups altogether, dividing
the food money into thirds and
spending it on the first three
groups.
Finally if the question arises as
to whether bread or milk shall be
bought for the child, DR.. Sherman
tells us that Milk builds bone and
muscle better than any other food"
A second leaflet, Food at Low
Cost" was then prepared for us
by Miss Lucy H. Gillett. Based on
her experience as superintendent
of the Nutrition Bureau of the
Association for Improving the
Condition of the Poor in New
York City, it presents information
which any mother can understand
and apply.
CHE says, when every cent must
~ be well spent, first buy: Milk,
bread and cereals, vegetables and
fruit"
She lists in each group some of
the foods which are least expen-
sive, but which give the necessary
nourishment to children, and she Of
fers thrift suggestions like these:
DAY old bread is better for chill
dren than fresh bread, and costs
less.
"A tall can of evaporated milk,
with an equal amount of water
added, is as good for children as
one quart of paSteurized whole
milk.
Tomatoes are often used as
vegetables, but they are fruit and,
fresh or canned, they may be used
in place of oranges.
BUY food loose instead of in
boxes whenever possible, because it
is cheaper"
Miss Gillett also gives weekly
grocery order for family of three
or four with the multiplication
necessary for larger families. Guam
titles are given for both a liberal
plan and thrift plan.
TN trying to get this practical in
i formation into the hands of peo-
pie who need it and will be glad
to use it, we have met such commu
nifty cooperation.
Health departments, community
chests, welfare agencies, churches
and national organizations like the
Parent Teacher Associations. the
Junior leagues, the American legion,
are among those who are distribu-
ting Miss Gillett'c Food at Low
Cost" to mothers.
Not only must we all work to pre-
vent widespread weakness and ILL
ness among the next generation.
We mus. build now for positive
health-for vitality and vigor.
Scientists agree that the size and
strength Of the people Of any nation