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Butter intake for underweight child of 3

2020-02-03 09:50:19
Hello, My son is 3 yrs old and weighs around 11kg...so along with other foods, i give him 1 tea spoonful of butter in each serving, twice daily...is the butter serving ok for a 3 yr old...or shall I reduce the butter intake???
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Don't be afraid of fat.no need to reduce the butter intake. It helps brain and nervous system development
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yours son weight is low. take opinion n cause for low weight from paediatrician
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give balanced diet multiple times

Answered2020-02-04 10:28:42

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