h of it in concentrated form unadvisable, especially in
the diet of children.

The amount of sugar allowed each day, should be limited to an ounce or
ounce and a half (2 to 3 tablespoonfuls), and a less quantity is
desirable. In order to obtain the best results, with the least
deleterious effect on the body, it is advisable to give sugar in
dilute form. A piece of pure candy after a meal may not harm the
child; but just before, or between meals, as well as the habit of
making the breakfast cocoa and cereal of syrup-like sweetness is
deplorable, and should in all instances be discouraged.

The American Red Cross recommends the following method for estimating
the amount of sugar in the dietary: "Add one-half the weight of such
foods as jellies, jams and preserves, and three-quarters the weight of
such foods as candy, honey and syrup, to the weight of sugar used."
The amount of sugar consumed, as such, by the adult each day, is not
of such paramount importance as it is in the case of children, but
even for adults an excessive amount of carbohydrate in this form is
not considered advisable from a health standpoint.

In order to assure each member of the family of getting all of the
materials needed for the growth, repair and regulation of their
bodies, as well as the necessary fuel material with which to run the
engine and to maintain the proper body temperature, the following
practical method is suggested for the planning of the daily dietary.

THE DIET EACH DAY SHOULD CONTAIN:

1. Milk:

One quart for each child under two years of age. From 1 pint to 1
quart for each child from two to five years of age. (M. S. Rose of
Teachers' College advises at least a quart for every child of six
years and under, at least 1 pint for children from six to sixteen, and
one half of a pint thereafter.)

2. Cereals and Breadstuffs:

(Activity of person determining the amount.)

For children under two years of age 1-3 oz. a day
For children from two to five years 2-5 oz. a day
For children from five to twelve years 5-9 oz. a day
For all over twelve years of age 9-16 oz. a day

3. Meat or its Substitute:

For children under five years no meat is needed.

(a) Meat:

For children from five to ten years 1-2 oz. (no more) a day
For children from ten to fourteen years 2-4 oz. (no more) a day
of meat or fish.
For individuals over fourteen years