Sunday 4 February 2018
Wednesday 24 January 2018
કબજિયાત / Foods For Constipation In Children
Definition :
1) Fewer than two Bowel Movements Per Week
2) Bowel Movements With Stools That are Hard, Dry and Small, making Them Painful or Difficult to Pass
Children From 1 to 18 Years of Age Who Suffered from Constipation Should Eat 14 to 35 Gm Of High Fiber Diet Per Day :
1) Lots Of Water & Fluids Orally
2) Fruits : Apple with skin, Papaya, Sweet Lime (raw/juice), Orange (raw/juice), Raspberries, Pomegranates (raw/juice), Coconut Water, Pear with skin, Banana
3) Vegetables : Green Leafy Vegetables (Specially Cooked Spinach), Broccoli (Cooked), Sweet Potato (Baked with Skin), Potato ( Baked with Skin), Green Peas (Cooked), Mixed Vegetable Soup, Salads
4) Toilet Training : Use Indian Toilet or Squat position in Western Toilet
5) Milk : Not more than 500 ml per Day
Which Food Should Avoid If Child Has A Constipation ?
1) Cheese
2) Chips
3) Fast Food
4) Ice Cream
5) Meat
6) Prepared & Processed food : Wafers, Frozen Meals, Snack Foods, Cake, Hot Dog, Pizza, Bournvita, Horlicks, Complan, Meggie
Thursday 18 January 2018
Iron Rich Foods For Children
Children Below 10 Years of Age has a More Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Low Appetite, Busy School Schedule, Unhealthy Diet Habits.
Children Should Know That Iron Is an Important Part of a Healthy Diet.
Iron Rich Foods :
1) Eggs, Read Meat, Fish, Sea Foods
2) Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Specially Spinach, Broccoli
3) Citrus fruits
4) Dry Fruits Specially Almond, walnut, Dates, Raisins
5) Lentils
6) Beetroot
7) Iron Fortified - Cereals, Bread, Pastas
8) Dried Beans & Peas
How Much Iron Do Children Need ?
> Infants Up to 6 months of Age Who Breastfeed Get Enough Iron from Mother's Milk.
> Infants 7 to 12 Months Need 11 mg / day
> Toddlers 1 to 3 Years Need 7 mg / day
> Children 4 to 8 Years Need 10 mg / day
> Children 9 to 13 Years Need 8 mg / day
> Teen Age Boys Need 11 mg / day
> Teen Age Girls Needs 15 mg / day
( Increase Iron Require Due to Menstruation )
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