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Supplement to be added in milk
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My daughter is 5 years old . Earlier I use to add supplements ( pediasure/ Horlicks growth plus) in milk for her. I have stopped it now from the past 3 months as both of them contains high levels of sucrose in it. I would like to know that can I continue with plain milk for her or I do need to add any supplement? Which supplement will you suggest ( if any)?. She is also having pains in her legs at night which wakes her up in the middle of night. What to do for that?
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Children needa balanced diet.
Give her 3 servings of fruits and vegetables. Add raw food like carrots and cucumbers.
Milk , eggs , beans, paneer, non veg if you eat that or pulses( daal) for good protein intake.
Milk supplements are not needed.
She should be taking VIT D3 . You can get levels done because leg pain maybe due to VIT D and calcium deficiency.
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take a consult to discuss issues in detail and get growth and development evaluated.
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Add VIT D and good protein to the diet.
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Family diet along with regular fruits ,non veg weekly once if non veg. Sprouts
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Dr. Pearl Mary Varughese
Paediatrics
7 yrs exp
Kottayam
Leg pains at night can be growing pains, which are normal at this age. There is no need of any medicine
If your child's weight and height are normal for age, then home diet is best with plenty of fruits and vegetables and good amount of fluids. Please mention your child's weight and age
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Dr. Richa Rashmi
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pls give calcium and vit d supplements
Do not add anything to milk
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Dr. Chandan Barnwal
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ranchi
Diet that whole family eat is the best food for kids at this age.
You may add any food supplements if you wish.
For leg pain, kindly do Hb, Creatinine and vitamin D assessment.
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Kindly consult to pediatrician if any abnormal findings.
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