Child Nutrition/Diet

In most instances, kids' nutrition follows the same principles as for adults' nutrition. We all require the same types of nutrients as we do - such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Nevertheless, children need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages.

For the proper development and prevention of various diseases, it is important for children and adolescents to focus on healthy eating in childhood and adolescence. Few basic healthy eating patterns are recommended for people ages 2 and older, which include the following foods:

• • Various fruits and vegetables are available for you to choose from.
• • Whole grains.
• • Dairy products without fat or with low fat.
• • It is possible to choose from a wide range of protein foods.
• • Oils

Could you determine which formula is most effective for your child's growth and development? In the latest Dietary Guidelines, learn about nutrition recommendations for boys and girls of various ages.

Furthermore, recommendations advise limiting solid fats (major sources of saturated and trans fatty acids) and added sugars, as well as reducing sodium consumption. Unfortunately, children and adolescents often ignore these recommendations.