Show DIET FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT IN SCHOOL LIFE food for the school child should have the careful consideration of every school superintendent school board member principal and teacher as well as the parent according to miss elna miller extension nutritionist of the utah state agricultural college the school child will be more receptive as well as more responsive it he Is adequately fed his meals not only should be planned tor for adequacy but ills his food should be prepared to retain its food value to look appetizing and to taste good foods should be served attractively in an environment of calm and leisure the three meals tor for the school child should include everyday the following foods cod liver oil 2 teaspoons milk 1 quart butter with every meal vegetables 3 servings I 1 leafy 1 potato I 1 other fruits 2 servings proteins 1 egg 1 serving meat cheese fish or poultry whole grain cereals 2 servings water 68 6 8 glasses train the child to take a glass of warm water as soon as he gets up in the morning when he Is dressed serve him an adequate and appetizing breakfast and see that he has time to eat unhurried miss aliss miller advises at least twenty minutes should be taken to eat the lunch at noon at home or at school |