Toddlers and Young Children up to the age of 5 years old
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- Toddlers and Young Children up to 5 years old.
- Growth and activity increase so they need a greater intake of nutrients.
- Calcium for bones.
- Protein for body growth.
- Fluoride for teeth
- Iron for red blood cells.
- Should be discouraged from eating between meals.
- Could lead to unbreakable habits which could lead onto adult hood and obesity.
- Could lead to unbalanced diets.
- They need a well balanced diet.
- Appetites change from day to day, parents should make allowances for this.
- Teething - sore gums
- Illness - unable to explain it.
- Assertiveness - children like to assert their independence so may refuse to eat even if they are hungry.
- Breakfast - wholegrain, unsweetened cereal for milk, fruit, yoghurt, porridge, eggs, bacon, water/milk/fruitjuice
- Lunch - fish, meat, stew, omelette, salad, quiche, mild curry, vegetables, rice, pasta
- Dinner - egg, fish cakes, salad, meat, pizza, soup, sandwiches, finger food(e.g. cheese)
- Growth and activity increase so they need a greater intake of nutrients.
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