United States, Canada (English) Change
ProQuest.com
Search  for  

Retroview: Nourishing Young Minds

Divided line

Bookmark and Share





Nourishing Young Minds

Historical newspapers give plenty of advice on what to feed school children—and you'll note that the food pyramid has definitely changed over the decades! They also deliver plenty of handy lunch and after-school snack recipes, and cover the ongoing—and emotional—debate about the nutritional value and effectiveness of school lunch programs.

Click on the images below for more food for thought.

Correct Diet for a 10-Year-Old Child
We think this is going to be one strapping lad!



After-School Snacks
"Slangy" teenage reporter Jane Murdock is on the scene, describing all the tasty concoctions the high school "pupilation" craves after school.



Peanut Butter: Versatile After-School Treat
If it were still 1994, we would request a copy of "Dang Crunchy. Plumb Good Texas Peanut Recipes for Kids" from the Texas peanut growers referenced in this article!



Workhouse Meals Being Served in Schools
When the issue involves the school lunch program and budgets, politicians always have plenty to chew on.



The School Lunch
And now, a word from our sponsor…



Free Trial @ ProQuest Historical Newspapers
Would you like to see more of ProQuest Historical Newspapers? Libraries can register for a free trial. Simply email pqsales@proquest.com, call 1.800.521.0600 EXT. 3344, or click here.