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