The institutions belonging to the first group normally received no milk
ration. To each of the children in such places an assignment was made of 40
gr. of powdered milk a day (corresponding to 250 cc. liquid milk), 200
calories thus being added to their food rations, as well as animal proteins,
salts and other elements necessary for growing children.
To each of the children in this first group was allotted an allowance of
Multiple Vitamin tablets, corresponding to one tablet every day. Each tablet
contains: (see origial for table)
The institutions belonging to the second group received assignments
which varied in quantity and in quality in accordance with the special
conditions in the various institutions and the special requirements of the
children.
Thus, the Provincial Institute for Infants, which houses some 500
illegitimate babies, sucklings and weaned, received not only a quantity of
normal powdered milk to augment their usual supply, but also an allowance of
protein milk, which on account of its special composition (Skim Milk- 49.5%;
Whole Miik Curd - 47.5%; Lactic Acid 3% is particularly useful in alimentary
troubles). In addition the Institute received a quantity of Dextri-Maltose
(Dextri-maltose -98%; Yeast Extract -2%; ferrous Sulphate), as well as Beer
Yeast Tablets (Vitamin B complex), Ascorbic Acid Tablets (Vitamin C), and
Navitol (Vitamins A and D in solution). A certain quantity of Vita Snak (Multi-
Vitamin chocolate bars) was also assigned.
The Hospital of the Child Jesus, the Pediatric Clinic and other similiar
institutions also received similiar allowances.
Milk and Vitamin Supplies on hand calculated in Daily Rations: (see
original for table)