We propose here to discuss not the serious cases of chlorosis and pernicious anemia, but those cases of mild, simple anemia where the disturbance of nutrition is only slight, or at least has not reached the point where the specialist needs to bring his skill into action. In this stage no drugs need to be administered, as the condition can usually be corrected by a proper modification of the diet. If the general hygiene is not correct, that should, of course, also be modified. Mention has been made above of the importance of the iron-containing foods in these cases. The diet of the anemic person should have these two characteristics: it should be nourishing, and it should be easily digestible. Such a dietary as the following would be a rational one in this condition;

Breakfast

Eggs, two soft-boiled. Toast.

Cereal coffee. Fruit, fresh.

Lunch

Puree of split peas, croutons.

Bread and butter.

Celery-nut salad, mayonnaise dressing.

Fruit, fresh, stewed, or canned.

Cake.

At 3 p.m. an egg lemonade.

Dinner

Bouillon. Tenderloin steak or lamb chops. Potato, baked. Spinach, egg garniture. Sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise.

Dessert: Custard or gelatin fruit, or cornstarch fruit, or rice, with lemon or vanilla cream sauce.

If the hygiene is correct, and if so nourishing and yet simple a diet as indicated above is digested and assimilated, there is no reason why, within a few weeks, there should not be a noticeable change in the color and general well-being of the individual. If the improvement is not noticeable within a month then the individual should consult a specialist.