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CHANDIGARH
the amount of nutrition required for the body is almost the same as for kids and adults, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. However, children need a slight specific amount of nutrients for their growth and development of organs. There is a need for a balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and protein foods.
Here are some nutrients kids require, and paediatricians should definitely add them while making diet chart for the kids:
- Proteins: Choose from a variety of food including proteins, such as seafood, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds good for health.
- Fruits: Tell your children about the importance of eating fresh fruits rather than packed fruits. In case your child has a habit of drinking fruit juice then make sure that it’s 100 percent juice without added sugar which harms the body. Be careful that dried fruits consumed in excess by fruits can contribute to extra calories.
- Vegetables- Green leafy vegetables are very beneficial for the growth of the child. There are a variety of vegetables available which can add to the diet including dark green, red and orange, beans and peas once a week. When selecting vegetables for children, read the labels and look for options lower in sodium.
- Whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn. Limit refined grains such as white bread, pasta and rice.
- Dairy Products for calcium: Give your child low fat-free dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt to eat. This will provide enough calcium to their bodies.
- Water – Make a habit of drinking water throughout the day. Even drinking fresh fruit juice is good for child health care. Keep one thing in mind that it makes them feel full earlier and they leave the meal in between.
Make a chart in which you pen down the meal and snacks of the whole week that work for the whole family. Share mealtimes and dine with your kids.
Some things to take care of it:
- Educate your children about the dining ethics in which they will learn how to use a spoon or cup to eat independently.
- Don’t give your child a bribe of chocolate or ice cream to make them finish their meal. Either serves a fruit cup added with cream or sweetened flavoured yoghurt as a healthy dessert
- Try to avoid sugar products and sugar substitutes as they can result in tooth decay. Because once they start eating it will turn into a habit that will make it difficult for your child to adjust to fruits and yoghurt.
- Give one day in a week in which you allow your child to order or eat food from restaurants, either try healthy home-cooked meals.
