Pediatric

If you are a new Mom or you want to develop right habits of eating right food from the early age of your child, then it is vital to consult a dietician for kids and teens specifically. At Nutrition & Diet Clinic, the most frequently asked nutrition question from parents we get is – What should I feed my kid? Reasons are many, whether they are worried about the selection of their meal as they are completely on Junk Food, or are very fussy about choosing the food. To worry about the health of their growing children is quite obvious and they should undergo the professional guidance.

According to the researchers, the brain of the children reaches full development stage by the age of FIVE, and then their physical growth starts and requires proper blood circulation and iron supplements for their growth which is supplied through the highly nutritious foods. Obviously, protein is required for the growing children but keep in mind that they do not need high-protein like animal-based food but plant based protein like grains, vegetables, beans, and fruits supplies plenty of protein which can be given to the children.

During the first few years of life, it’s vital to meet nutritional needs in order to ensure proper growth and also to establish a lifelong habit of healthy eating. Eating a meal should be both a healthy and enjoyable occasion- a fact that many parents overlook when planning a meal for their growing children. Instead of a fast meal (especially one short in nutritional value) that family members eat at different hours, meal times should promote family togetherness whenever possible.If mealtime is a pleasant event, children may practice healthful eating habits in later life.

• Do set a good example for your child to copy. Share mealtimes and eat the same healthy food.
• Do discourage snacking on sweets and fatty food. Keep plenty of healthy foods, such as fruits, raw vegetables, low-fat crackers, and yogurt, around for children to       eat between meals.
• Do allow children to follow their natural appetites when deciding how much to eat.
• Do encourage children to enjoy fruits and vegetables by giving them a variety from an early age.
• Don’t give slim or 1-percent fat milk to children under the age of 5 unless your doctor prescribes it; at this stage, children need the extra calories in whole milk.
• Do ask children to help prepare meals. If parents rely mostly on convenience foods, children may not learn to enjoy cooking.