Healthy Eating for Young Children
Baby’s nutritional need is
the first priority for the parents. But finding the right food for kid
nutrients is a little bit hard though it’s easy to get the information. That’s
because different foods contain different amounts of different nutrients and
it’s hard to maintain the baby’s daily need accurately. Parents usually want to
maintain but sometimes they can’t. Here, we have discussed healthy eating for
young children from the beginning because the eating habit of early age can
influence later.
Milk:
For the first six months, all the foods are forbidden for an infant but breastfeeding. In this age, a baby receives all the required nutrients from the breastfeeding. Even, cow’s milk is not allowed to baby. Cow’s milk is allowed to baby at 12 months age. Breastfeeding provides all the six principals of food to the baby- Protein, Carbohydrate, Mineral, Vitamin, Fat and Water. Along with these principals, it provides essential preventive elements to keep the baby safe.
Protein:
For proper growth, healthy
bones and brain development, protein is needed. Children get 9 amino acids out
of the essential 20 amino acids from the protein. Proteins are of two kids-
First class protein and Second class protein. First class protein can be gained
from Animal protein such as Fish, Eggs, Meat, Milk, Cheese or Yogurt. These
types of foods contain all 9 essential amino acids. Plant protein can be got
from fruits of vegetables. Bean and pulse are great sources of protein but
these don’t have full essential amino acids. So, it required being combined
with other foods. Remember, when you get frozen or canned food, it can cause
higher salt.
Carbohydrate:
Carbohydrate is needed in
each meal till the age of 13. Carbohydrate provides energy to the body and it’s
essential for the body growth. However, fibre and wholegrain are great sources
of carbohydrates as well as they compromise the appetite system of the
children. Fibre also contains minerals especially iron and calcium that are needed for
healthy bones and teeth. Rice, Grain, Cereal, Potato, Nuts, Seeds are great
sources of carbohydrates. Nuts and Seeds also contain fibre and healthy fats.
But it’s better ides not to give it to your children until they turn into 5
years. That’s because there is a risk of choking.
Vegetable:
Vegetables are other great
sources of nutrients. Colored vegetables are rich in minerals too. All the
vegetables are not suitable for children. There are some efficient vegetables for children such as Pumpkin, Potato, Carrot, Pea, Cucumber,
Cabbage, Broccoli etc. Include vegetables to every dish to your children.
Vegetables contain more essential nutrients than meat or rich foods.
Fruits:
Every child loves fruits.
Fruits are great sources of all six principals especially the vitamins. All the
vitamins are gained from vegetables. Only vitamin D is gained from Cod liver
oil. Besides it, Vitamin A, B, C, E, K are gained from fruits. Additionally
fruits provide other essential elements like calcium, magnesium, iron and so
many minerals. Minerals help to build strong body structure. It is a great idea
to give your kids fruits regularly. Fresh fruits are better. And remember, give
your kids sour food or vitamin C based food daily because vitamin C can’t b
stored in the body. You may give Orange, Lemon, Strawberry etc. And remember,
if you can, then ignore fruit juice or canned fruits for children.
Though Sugar and dairy
contain more energy than fruits or vegetables, ignore it for your child as fats
can be harmful to babies. This is the common and universal diet for children.
But if you need specific balanced diet chart for your children, then contact a
nutritionist or doctor.
Healthy Eating for Young Children
Reviewed by Ravish kumar
on
February 19, 2018
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