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better judgment in regulating the food of their horses 

 than that of their children? Of course, this is not 

 on account of any lack of love or interest, but because 

 the harm done is not realized. In their desire to please 

 and satisfy, the possible injury is overlooked. Money 

 to spend is given, or large supplies of candy are fur- 

 nished, without thinking of the consequences. How 

 many children spend almost every penny they get 

 for candies and other sweets ! How many older people 

 even will munch candy during an entire evening's 

 entertainment ! 



Whether it is the best food or whether their bodies 

 need nourishment at all, is not considered. Nothing 

 is thought of but the pleasant taste. Drugs or the 

 doctor are employed to get rid of the dull feeling or 

 headache that may follow the next day. What caused 

 it is often given little thought. We have read enough 

 about body building to know that if the appetite 

 for plain food is continually diminished, enough 

 proteid and fat will not be furnished our bodies to 

 supply the necessary tissues and fuel. Nor do we 

 have to be doctors to understand that we cannot have 

 our greatest possible health and vigor without a liberal 

 supply of these materials. The very cheap candy 

 so largely sold to children is especially bad, as harmful 

 adulterants are often used in its manufacture. 



Loss in health and vigor means similar loss in zest 

 for school and play, and greater tendency to pale 

 complexion and decaying teeth. Now let us weigh this 



