Every human being needs nutrition since birth. In fact, this nutrition is necessary from the mother’s womb. It is said that it is necessary to get proper nutrition from the time of conception till 2 years after the birth of the child. Which is essential for the physical and mental development of the child. If the child does not get proper nutrition at this stage, then the risk of suffering from complex problems like heart disease, diabetes and hypertension increases in the future.
According to the World Health Organization, a baby must be exclusively breastfed for six months after birth. Only after this phase he should be given complementary food. However, the child will have to be breastfed until he is 2 years old. Today we will discuss about proper nutrition for children. Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru. Shalini Chiku,
It is very important for children of 6 months of age to start complementary foods. Because if complementary feeding is not started at this time or is delayed, the child may face problems. Difficulty in chewing food. They can’t even eat properly after that. circulatory conditions in children 5-6 months old It starts. Only after this the child can eat wet food. After this phase, hand and face coordination gradually starts. As a result, children keep touching their mouth again and again. Children’s stool is already hard. 8-9 months oldThe circulation of tongue starts well in ॰. As a result, due to lack of teeth, they can chew food items using mud.
Some tips to increase interest in food among children:
1. It is very important to talk to the baby or look into his eyes while feeding. Commercially prepared ready meals will not be allowed. But the taste of food will have to be changed from time to time. And one should not be allowed to use mobile or laptop screen while feeding.
2. You will have to be encouraged to eat with your own hands. This habit should be started from the time the child can sit, approximately from the age of 8-9 months. When the entire family sits down to eat, the children of the house will also have to sit there.
3. When the child grows up a little, he should also be explained to him about food preparation. When you go to buy fruits and vegetables, you will have to take them with you. Through this he will be able to understand the colour, taste and source of fruits and vegetables. Even while cooking, it has to be kept at a safe distance in the kitchen.
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