Date of Award
1936
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Frances Gillum
Abstract
A review of related literature gave no evidence of investigations of feeding practices among Negro infants. The writer thought it would be interesting to study this group to determine when and what additions were made to breast feedings and to determine the adequacy of the diet as judged by standards of nutrition and by the reaction of the children. Thirty-six infants between the ages of six and eighteen months were studied in Tallahassee, Florida. It was found that the time of beginning additions to the breast feedings varied from the fifth month of age through the ninth month. Additions consisted of cod liver oil, orange or tomato juice, cereals, mostly in the form of grits or oatmeal, cow's milk, vegetable waters, vegetable and fruit pulp, meats, eggs, and breads, especially corn bread. Carbohydrate and calorie intake were excessively high in these diets while the average protein intake more nearly approximated standards. Average mineral intake was below standards set by Rose but exceeded the iron standard set by Marriott. The incidence of infectious diseases was low. Pronounced rickets was observed in two infants. Improvement of the economic status of the families and training in food selection and preparation might have improved the health and nutrition of these infants.
Recommended Citation
Cunningham, Lola L., "An Investigation in The Nutrition of Negro Infants in Tallahasee, Florida" (1936). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 489.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/489
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