Show Doctor Doctorin in the Kitchen Kitchene S 'S 1 i t by Laurence M. M Hursh MD M.D. Consultant National Dairy Council NUTRITION A LA CARTE Ol Older er people need the same foods as younger people but less calories calories' But you cant can't just leave it at that Less calories calones may mean cutting out the frills not the essentials essen essen- Older people need the Important Important important tant foods from the four food groups but smaller portions than when they were more active Theres There's no doubt that that- individuals Individuals in individuals In- In perform best when they are well nourished But science science has shown that athletes are not helped to greater achievement by taking special supplements or vitamin pills Foods are the preferred source sO of nourishment Only a physician knows when supplements supplements sup sup- are really desirable Here are some ideas to turn on your breakfast appetite Bacon Bacon Bacon Ba Ba- con and eggs are great But for variety variety va va- how about some creamed chipped beef Or turkey or ham ina Ina in ina a cream sauce on toast Or what about a cheeseburger for your teen teenagers Or try your eggs poached with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin Almost everyone knows milk is is the best source of calcium in our food supply It is Is in fact almost impossible for you to get the amounts of calcium that are recommended unless milk in some form is used daily Cheese and other milk containing foods should be eaten frequently Teenage girls seem to to have the poorest eating habits Studies show they are figure conscious and apt to skip or skimp on nourishing foods Breakfast es es- Crash diets should be a a- a voided Teenage bodies are in an important period of development leading to motherhood Help your teenager get a good diet Children need as s much food during the summer as in colder months months- if lI not more They also need adequate rest ieSt and aid d fluids to to drink Additional energy and fluid help keep their bOdi bodies at al proper temperatures during active outdoor outdoor outdoor out out- door play If your child loses weight during the summer it may be caused by a lack of sufficient rest food or fluids |