Dietary Timeline

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Early Food Guides – 1893-1940

Click image to enlargeAll the world eats of the same food groups

Click image to enlargeChoose Your Food Wisely

Click image to enlargeProtoactive Food Chart - Great Britain

Click image to enlargeFood for Young Children

Click image to enlargeStart the day with a good breakfast

Click image to enlargeLittle children need food between meals

Click image to enlargeThe chief meal should come at midday

Click image to enlargeWeek's Supply of Vegetables and Fruits

Click image to enlargeWeek's Supply of Milk and Meat

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