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Article #321: Child Nutrition

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Like an adult, every child needs and vegetables with bright colors,
appropriate amounts of calories, usually attract children's attention and
proteins, minerals, and vitamins to grow. help them fill their stomachs with
The new Food Guide Pyramid Guidelines something healthy instead of a bag of
outline the amount of grains, vegetables, fried potato chips.
fruits, dairy products, and meats or - Dairy products: Foods that are rich in
beans people should eat daily. Children calcium are essential for children and
between the ages of four and six can adults helping them build and maintain
usually have serving sizes recommended strong bones. Low fat milk and fat-free
for adults, while younger children, who dairy products should be served daily and
have smaller stomachs and lower kids have to eat cheeses with 2-6 grams
nutritional needs, need smaller amounts of fat per ounce. The needed calcium can
of food. But apart from consuming the also enter your child's organism if he or
right quantity, parents should keep in she consumes orange juice and eats
mind that exposure to a wide variety of yogurt. Treats made with frozen yogurt
healthful foods early in a child's life and fruits, or milkshakes made with
can set the stage for more variety later. low-fat milk are always welcomed and
Since children are often reluctant to try provide the necessary sweet taste
new foods and would be happy eating the children usually crave.
same foods every day, the role of the - Grains: In fact, your child's diet
parent is that of a guide towards a should be based on grains and starches.
healthy and nutritional food lifestyle. Whole grain products also contain iron
First of all, it is important for growing that kids need and whole-wheat bread or
children to get the full range of pasta can give them the necessary grains
important nutrients, especially protein, for their bodies to function properly.
iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Although - Liquids: Remember to serve your child
appetite variations are considered by plenty of water and low-fat milk. Avoid
experts as normal and might increase sugary sodas and high-fat ice-cream
during times of rapid growth, or diminish milkshakes.
during periods of slow growth, the - Portions: Always serve appropriate
general rule of thumb is that a 3 year portions and weight your kids often.
old needs not more than 1,300 calories Sugary foods or those containing high-fat
daily, a 10 year old around 2,000 and an ingredients should be generally avoided.
adolescent may require as many as 2,800 Offer healthy snacks, like vegetables,
depending on the height, weight and daily fruits or a ball of whole-grain cereal
activity level. and allow them to eat crackers with
- Fruits and Vegetables: Have always cheese and low-fat chocolate milk.
available in the fridge, plenty of fresh Finally, you have to check if your child
fruits and vegetables that your kids can is gaining the normal amount of weight as
chew in case they are suddenly hungry or it grows up and that it exercises often.
in-between lunches. Remember to keep Outdoor activities and a healthy diet
fruit juice on one service daily since plan are enough to provide your kids with
the sugar this drink contains has a lot the necessary amount of energy they need
of 'hidden' calories. Broccoli, carrots, and build strong bodies.






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