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Toddler weight gain
My son is four year old and weighs 12.5 kg. He eats well but has not gained weight since an year. Otherwise- he is very active and has no complaints. Please help.
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Make sure to add protein in every meal
Add healthy fat like jaggery laddos in his snacks
Avoid fast foods and processed foods
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consult for proper diet plan
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Gud evening pls kindly contact directly for detail discussion n guidance on the same. A healthy balanced diet will help in overall growth n development of your kid in short I can say.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Need to discuss on the gap and amount
And digestion habits
Like constipation
And stool passing
And vomit or acidity feeling
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Ms. Prerana Solanki
Dietitian/Nutritionist
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please connect for a personal consultation so the exact reason can be understood after taking details of his diet and medical history.
Although sometimes it does happen that the weight doesn't change but the growth is happening.
But to be sure I would recommend you to connect personally so we can discuss in detail and accordingly advise can be given to you.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Try and change his menu rotainally by adding variety interms of colours ,texture,methods of cooking such as baking ,grilling,broiling,steaming etc in order to attain a difference inthe same menu with the same ingredients
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share details of his food preferences, his moods,activities like sports he plays,his general interests based on which I can guide you interms of foods and choices .
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Change the variety of food that you're giving now. Try making tempting food & snacks in a healthier way.
Try to enhance his physical activity so that his appetite is risen & he may intake more healthy diet.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Good evening ma’am,
Creating a healthy diet plan for kids is crucial, especially in the years of their growth . A healthy diet plan for kids sets the base for substantial growth.
1. Foods rich in protein and energy is important at this stage like - milk , eggs , peanut butter.
2. Creating a relaxed atmosphere during meals encourages eating.
3. Avoid serving highly flavoured and spicy foods.
4. Ensure that your kid eats the right amount from each food group for complete nutrition.
5. Small portions served at frequent intervals helps.
Healthy foods for toodlers
Try feeding breakfast cereals like cornflakes/ dalia.
Stuffed parathas spread with ghee. If eat meat served some shredded pieces of chicken.
Fruits like - Banana , mango, custard apple are great choices of fruits.
Vegetables- spinach, fenugreek leaves, carrots, pumpkin, beans, and other are rich source of vitamin and minerals.
Fish/ meat/ egg / poultry- fish great source of omega-3 which is highly beneficial for brain development & hormone production. Chicken rich in niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6 ,& B12 .
Paneer / cheese - paneer an ideal accompaniment, added in parathas. Cheese rich source of calcium, also helps kid put on healthy fat.
Dried fruits/ nuts- Energy boosters, benefiting child growth
Health Tips
Include five portions of fruits and vegetables.
Give three meals with three snacks every day.
Add plenty of water in diet- 6-8 cups water, juices, soup.
Avoid sugery drink like artificially sweetened juice, cola , which is empty calories. However this leads unhealthy weight gain and will destroy their appetite for tasty and nutrients- rich foods.
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