Healthy Eating for 4-5 Years
How many times a day do they have to eat?
4 times a day (if they go to class, you can add a fruit or dairy).
Breakfast and mid afternoon:
1 Dairy (1 cup of milk or 1 yogurt or 1 homemade milk-based dessert or 1 slice of fresh cheese or cheese).
1 serving of cereals (Bread or Oatmeal or Low Sugar Cereals)
Lunch and lunch: The child is in a transition of consistency from porridge to ground or chopped.
1 serving of salad: raw vegetables or mixture of raw and cooked, varying colors (carrot, spinach, tomato, lettuce, lettuce, etc.).
1 protein (Fish, chicken, turkey, beef, legumes, egg).
1 serving of cereal (rice, noodles, potatoes).
1 dessert (preferably medium or mixed natural fruit or fruit compote (apple, orange, kiwi).
You can not miss healthy eating:
Dairy products: yogurt, cheese, fresh cheese. They provide the calcium necessary for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Proteins (Meats): beef, chicken, turkey, fish, egg, beans, lentils, peas, Provide zinc and protein, necessary elements for growth, and iron, which prevents anemia. We must prefer white meats, such as fish, those that provide healthy fats (omega 3 fatty acids) that contribute to concentration and memory as well as improve the immune system, and are a good source of protein. Legumes and eggs can replace meats.
Varied fruits and vegetables: (carrot, spinach, tomato, beet, lettuce, etc.). They provide the fiber necessary to maintain normal intestinal transit, and minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.
It is advisable to give different colors to ensure variety in the contribution of minerals, vitamins and photochemicals.
Cereals: Bread, rice, noodles, potatoes, oatmeal, semolina, cornstarch. They deliver the energy needed for daily activities, in addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Oils and fats: olive oil, canola, marigold, corn, soy. They contain essential fatty acids for growth. It is better to prefer vegetable oils.
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4-5 years
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You have to remove:
Whole milk is not essential, it can be skimmed or semi-skimmed, due to the increase in the rate of overweight, since 50% of children have it.
We must add:
Assorted fruits and vegetables
What are the most common diseases?
Lactose intolerance after major diarrhea. If there is allergy to cow's milk protein, it begins to decrease.
Main mistakes made in food
Adult-sized dishes, force them to leave the plate empty, the portion should be the size of the child's fist. Dessert yogurt before fruit.
Main doubts of parents:
Snacks, which are not necessary if they eat all four meals.
How common are problems with appetite?
The most frequent is to eat at the wrong time, which takes away the appetite at the usual times. With patience, every day, you can teach them the right thing, until you create the habit. You also have to make the dishes more entertaining and attractive, with figures and colors.
