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Show HEALTH 1 BY UNCLE SAM, M. D. Health Questions Will Be Answered An-swered if Sent to Information Bureau, U. S. Public Health Serv. ice, Washington, D. C. FESSDISG THE OHIkD. It is a mistake not to give tho growing: child-'a ration of milk with each meal of tho day. And along with this there should be In propor proportion those articles of food that go to make up what may be calk"! a well-chohen diet. Experience 1ms taught, us that human bcl'i&s thrive on what is commonly com-monly called a mlxod diet of animal nnd vegetable foods. It Is from a diet of this kind that tho body can most readily obtain the materials it needs for growth and repair waste Tho common foods which contain and, therefvre, will supji.y the necessary neces-sary food elements aro as follows: Fruits nnd Vegetables These in-cludo in-cludo apples, berries, bananaa, oranges, orang-es, etc., spinach, uirnlpti, tomatoes, melons, cabbago, Rrecn beans, peas, green corn and many othors. Thcso supply tho body and for keeping It in good working con-lit irm; they also supply sup-ply needed acids which prevent constipation con-stipation .and servo other useful purposes. pur-poses. Meals and Substitutes --These are the foods rich in protein. They include moderately fat meats, milk, poultry, fish, eggs, dried beans or peas and some of the nuts. They provide bodybuilding body-building material. Cereals There ora rich Jn the starches of fat producing material and somo of them crao near to being complete food:. However, It wou'd not be either wise or ife to live orcclusive-ly orcclusive-ly on wheat, rice, barley, oats and corn all the time. Potatoes and i-weci potatoes are also in this elans. Foods Itlch In Fats Amosiff these are bacon, salt pork, butter, oil suet, lard, cream, etc. Thoy are important sources of body. In addition to this, when used In moderate portijnn, (hey add both richness and flavor to dishes that without them would not taste well. The important tnlnn In planning a diet, however, Is the provision of variety both In the selection of foods served and in tho manner of their preparation. Potatoes, for example, are an excellent food and universally eaton and enjoyed because thoy may be served In so many ways. If rice Is on your'blll of fare with meat, fruit either fresh or cooked or canned, potatoes po-tatoes should bo omlttel, lor '.ho supply sup-ply of starchy food Is funiishci by the rice. . AXSWERI5D. Q. I have had a septic goiter for over 10 years. Are real amber bead.? beneficial for this trouble? JC not, what can I do for this condition? A. If you have a .s?jtic goiter, all means "do not treat yourself ry wearing "real amber beads." This Is a relic of the superstition prevailing In the Dark Ages. It may hi that some form of medical treatment is necessary. neces-sary. Only a qualified physician can advise you. If you are in dubt as to just what to do, discuss tho matter with your family physician, and if necessary have him refer you to 3ome good specialist. Q. What can I do for a larse callous cal-lous spot with a soft corn in the middle mid-dle of it, which Is botweon the toes? A. It is probable that you have been wearing badly fitting shoes. Be sure that the toes have sufficient room to move. Keep the feet very clean, dust them with a little -talcum powder after bathing, and perhaps place a bit of cotton between tho effected ef-fected toes. If thoso simple measures do not suffice, have your physician advise ad-vise you. i Q. Would you recommend 5ex tonic for my trouble (venereal disease) ? If not, what advice can you give me, and Is there any cure? A. Any medicine advertised as a sex tonic is sure to bo uaeloiw, If not actually dangerous. Venereal discuses discus-es are curable undor tho proper treatment. treat-ment. You are strongly advised, therefore, there-fore, to consult a reliable physician. In any clinic carried on In cooperation cooper-ation with the State F.oard of Health tho physicians arc skilful and excellent excel-lent treatment Is given. If you will send mo your name and address I will be glad to send selected V. 1. bulletins, bulle-tins, which will probably be of service to you. |