Is my kid getting enough nutrients through the food he takes? What should I supply extra? Every mother is anxious about her kid. For mothers’ notice, let me give a brief note on those essential nutrients needed for your kid. Calcium, fiber, protein, antioxidants and iron are those supplements a kid should take daily through his diet.

Calcium – needed for strong bones and teeth. Milk, curd and cheese are abundant in calcium. Green coloured vegetable (leafy vegetables) is another source. So make sure that you supply him these items as food. You can provide him a glass milk, half cup curd, cheese, chocolate milk shake, paneer curries or snacks, palak or green peas.

Fiber – It is fiber content food that kids hesitate to eat most. But fibers are most essential for human body – both children and adults. It doesn’t contain vitamins, minerals or calories. Yet they are most needed for perfect digestive system. Whole wheat and unpolished rice (brown rice) are best examples. Fruits and vegetables are also sources of fiber.

Protein – It’s most essential for building cells. They are found most in eggs, fish and meat. Though in minute quantities, proteins are found in peas and millets. Kids love eggs if you experiment different dishes. It’s the case of fish and meat; yet avoid fried items that use excess oil. Idli and dosa that contains black gram and daal curries are best.

Anti-oxidants – A lot of toxins enter our body through food intake. Anti-oxidants are most essential to protect our body from its harmful effects. Anti-oxidants are found most in green tea, fruits and vegetables. You can give him citrus fruit juices or salads of colourful vegetables like spinach, carrot, tomato, beet root, beans and capsicum.  

Iron – Though iron is most essential for kid’s growth and development, it’s feeble in the food they take. Milk also contains less quantity of iron. Kids take less iron content food and it is not properly absorbed by body also. Eggs, liver, meat, leafy vegetables like spinach, dry fruits and grapes contain iron in abundant quantity. If you give tea along with meals, tannin absorbs iron. Vitamin C (orange, lemon etc) helps in easy absorption of iron. Ragi and jaggery added sweets also contain iron.

Article Posted By : Sandhya Rani  On April 02, 2013lView All Articles

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