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Tips
on Feeding
Calcium-rich Foods
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Milk and milk products are an important
source of energy, proteins, calcium and vitamins. A child must have
about ½ litre of milk products per day.
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A child below five years should be given
milk and not skimmed milk.
Appetite-spoiling
Foods
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Heavy snacks between meals should be
avoided as they spoil the child's appetite. It is better to offer him fruits
and sandwiches instead of cakes and chocolates.
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You should control your child's intake
of sweets, biscuits, chocolates, cakes, colas, etc. because sugar is a
major cause of tooth decay. It is always better to give juices instead
of colas.
Tips for Fussy
Eaters
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If your child is a fussy eater, try
to make his meals more attractive by giving him foods like milkshake, pudding,
ice-creams etc.
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If your child is a poor eater, invite
some other children over during mealtimes who are of the same age and are
good eaters.
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If your child is fit and healthy, and
is growing and gaining weight as expected, do not fuss about his eating.
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Avoid getting into a battle at meal
times. Mealtimes should be enjoyable and you should talk about things other
than food.
Tips for Overweight
Children
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If your child is over weight, reduce
the use of cooking oil. Instead of frying, grill or bake the food.
Cooking Tips for
Mothers
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Use less of sugar, salt and refined
flour (maida or all-purpose flour) preparations.
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Unpolished rice or par-boiled rice is
better than polished rice.
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Do not overcook vegetables, they lose
their nutritive value.
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Do not cook fruits since the essential
vitamin C is lost.
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The skin of many vegetables is rich
in vitamins and minerals, so offer fresh fruits to the child with their
skins.
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Wherever possible, use jaggery instead
of sugar, since it is very high in iron.
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Avoid adding too much spice.
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