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NUTRITION.
This subject formed part of the Council's activities in the National
Health Campaign outlined in this report under the heading of
propaganda.
The average nutrition of children (toddlers and infants) attending
Infant Welfare Centres is of a very high standard, this fact of course
reflecting the general prosperity of the district as a whole.
No cases of malnutrition were noted at any of the centres and
the Council's generous allowances of milk under Assisted Schemes
materially prevent the occurrence of such a state.
Health Visitors continue to discuss dietetic questions with mothers
at the Infant Welfare Centres and in their home; where necessary
indicating desirable methods of cooking.
SHELL FISH (MOLLUSCAN).
Only a small quantity of shell fish is marketed in the district, and
is obtained chiefly from Billingsgate Market, London. In addition to
the above, oysters are obtained from layings at Helford, Cornwall, and
cockles from Leigh-on-Sea.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYELAWS.
The following Acts have been adopted: —
Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890, Parts I, II and III.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907, Parts I to VI and
VIII to X.
Private Street Works Act, 1892.
Local Government and Other Officers' Superannuation Act, 1922.
Public Health Act, 1925.
Public Libraries Acts, 1892-1919.
Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts, 1899-1923.
The following Byelaws are in force:—
Byelaws with respect to New Streets and Buildings.
Byelaws under Section 2 of the Public Health (Smoke Abatement)
Act, 1926.
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