Parenting needs us to be at our 100%, at all times. The best of education, the best of learning, the best of toys, and of course, the best of nutrition. They all make for a happy and fulfilling childhood, with the promise of a holistic growth. But just how important is nutrition to a child? Let’s find out!
During their early years, children undergo rapid growth. On an average, in their pre-adolescent stage, children experience a height increase of 6 – 7 cm and weight increase of 1.5 – 3 kg every year. The brain reaches half its mature weight by the time an infant is six months old, and 90% of its final check with Medical by the age of eight years.
Despite marginally different growth patterns, proper nutrition ensures that a child realizes his or her growth potential and develops into a mature, well-nourished individual.
Nutritionists recommend that children should eat five times a day.
2 Ref. National Health portal, India https://www.nhp.gov.in/healthlyliving/healthy-diet
Protein
Good quality protein sources are Milk, soy, lentils, Pulse,lean Meat, Egg, Fish, Curd
Benefits : Bone growth, muscle mass , height & weight gain.
Dietary Fiber
Whole grains (cereals, oats) Fruits, Vegetables
Benefit : Reduces constipation, improves gut health and immunity.
DHA
Flax seeds, walnut, green leafy vegetables, Rajmah and Black Chana
Benefits : Supports brain development, Improves concentration and learning.
Probiotics
Yogurt, Nutritional supplements, Buttermilk
Benefits : Good bacteria for intestinal health & immunity.
Calcium
Milk, Chana, Spinach, Soy bean, Almond
Benefits : Bone & teeth health.
The fun times are even better, when your child shows growth and understanding. All kinds of play, whether indoors or outdoors should be encouraged for children.
The sharpest minds in school owe it all to good nutrition and quality teaching. Children learn to memorize, understand, reason, and develop problem solving skills at school.
According to the psychologist Lev Vygotsky, the way children learn is by internalizing the activities, habits, vocabulary and ideas of the members of the community in which they grow up.
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What children do at this age
What they need along withappropriate, sensitive & responsive parenting:
What children do at this age
What they need along withappropriate, sensitive & responsive parenting:
What children do at this age
What they need along withappropriate, sensitive & responsive parenting:
The rest, as they say, is better when you’re tired. Sufficient sleep is important for children to recharge their batteries.
It helps in building memory during the day and helps a child feel energetic and ready for a day’s challenges, both physically and mentally.
Children are vulnerable to diseases and sickness as their immunity system is at a development stage. It is vital for children to have good immunity, to help them combat illnesses and infections.
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