For children under six months[27] no vegetables need be given. For children from six to nine months 1 oz. gradually increased to 6 oz. of strained vegetable soup (see formula, page 223). For children from twelve to fifteen months 1 small baked potato may be added, and such vegetables as peas, string beans, carrots, spinach, squash, lima beans (strained). Two vegetables, one of which should be potatoes (white), should be given each day. A leafy vegetable (spinach greens, string beans, kale, lettuce) should be given from three to four times each week and oftener if possible. 5. Fruit: For children from six months on (earlier if physician approves) 1-2 tablespoons orange or prune juice a day. For children from first to second year 1-3 tablespoons twice daily. For children from two to five years 3-4 tbsp. or more, twice daily (amount governed by health of child). All children should be given fresh fruit three or four times a week; some fruit given every day. Adults may be served dried fruit most days, but some fresh fruit should be given each week. 6. Desserts: One sweet dish (custards, cereal puddings, junkets) once or twice a day, but little if any clear sugar should be given (cereals should be served with very little if any sugar). 7. Fats: For each person over five 2-3 oz. of fat (purchased as such) a day, depending upon the age and ability of the individual to digest fats. ~Suggestions for Serving Meals.~--After reckoning the number of calories needed for the day, it is well to remember that the protein must be adequate in type and amount; that there should be an abundant supply of vitamines and iron in each day's ration; that milk should always be included in order to make sure of having a sufficient amount of calcium in the diet; that there should be only one heavy protein dish at any one meal, and that it is unwise to serve a meal in which the fluids predominate on account of their deficiency in energy and proteins.