A Healthy Diet for a Healthy ChildTo help parents, I have compiled an assortment of foods that can be

included in the daily diet for children. Because, planning a balanced diet help in meeting the nutritional requirements and keeps one fit.

Children aged two to five years tend to be extremely impulsive and exhibit unusual eating

behaviour. They have to be constantly told what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat.

Every child has a different physical and emotional need when compared to an adult.

Planning a balanced diet for children helps to meet the nutritional requirements depending

upon the age, height, weight, and sex. Thus, parents need to recognize the differences and

accordingly prepare a healthy menu for their preschoolers.

The most vital tip to remember is that a child’s daily diet needs to have all those food items

that are full of essential nutrients. A nutritious diet for preschoolers is ideal for their

growth and development while ensuring that your little one gets to have three meals per

day. To give you a better idea I have compiled an assortment of foods that can be included

in the daily diet:

Whole grain breads, cereal and pasta work best when you want to increase the

calories of the body since they are rich in their vitamin B content. Furthermore, nuts,

beans, lentil plants, peas, red and white

meat, eggs and fish help in proper

functioning of the brain as well as

maintaining mental health.

Green vegetables, carrots, salads,

cauliflowers, fruit juices such as orange,

cranberry and lemon are very good for a healthy

body and mind. Fruits and vegetables being a

rich source of calcium, iron, vitamins and

minerals. In fact, fruit juices and water are good

substitutes when children are hungry at odd times. Besides, they are better than

serving sugar-sweetened sodas.

Include a lot of dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd as they are excellent

sources of calcium as well as protein. Proteins help provide the essential amino

acids that are needed for the growth of your child.

Additionally, remember to cook with less fat, you could bake, roast, or poach foods than

frying them. Setting a fixed amount of added sugar in your child's diet too will help them be

in good physical shape. You can also involve your little one in planning and preparing

meals, this way, they will be more willing to eat what’s on their plate. The key is to be a role

model for your children. If they see you being physically fit and happy they are sure to do

the same. After all, a healthy food menu will be a good source of nutrition for preschoolers

when you include the items from the above chart.