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Consumption of eggs
Helo doc.. please suggest how many eggs in one day my 5 years old can eat... He prefers to eat egg without yolk...and love to eat regularly ...Hez fully active and fine...
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Obviously he can consume upto 2 eggs a day if he is not having any previous food allergy to egg .........but consumption of fruits vegetables add a bulk to the food wch avoids constipation if he cosumes egg
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2 to 3 egg whites per day are safe and healthy at this age. Egg white is a rich source of high-quality protein, low in fat and cholesterol.
While egg whites are healthy, don’t rely only on them for protein. Ensure a balanced diet: include milk, pulses, dals, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and occasional non-veg.
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Though he dislikes it, egg yolk contains: Healthy fats, Iron, Vitamin A, D, B12, and choline
You may gradually reintroduce yolk in mixed foods like scrambled eggs, pancakes, or dosa batter for balanced nutrition.
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Though rare at this age, observe for signs like rash, vomiting, or diarrhea if egg intake is suddenly increased.
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One egg per day is good enough
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1 egg per day
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
2-3 per week
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
A 5 year old boy needs approximately 19 grams protein per day. One egg has 6-7 gm protein. Ideally 1 egg per day is good but if the child is active you can give upto 2 ( so 14 gm protein will go in through egg)
Rest of proteins will come in from pulses and other sources
White part of egg is albumin which contains most of the egg protein. Please give only cooked form of egg. Raw egg is also a carrier of Salmonella infection
We recommend a high protein diet in body builders, athletes and sports people. Not for everyone. Remember, an extra protein load is heavy on the stomach as well as is additional load on the kidneys.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1-2 eggs in a day
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