Mirzapur. Often you see that the growth of small children stops. Many times, due to children getting too much food, their body becomes fatty in childhood itself. In Mirzapur, due to lack of balanced diet, children’s growth stops. In such a situation, Dr. Jyoti Singh, dietician of Divisional Hospital, has told the diet of children between six months to 15 years. He said that if children are given things as per diet then their growth will be faster and there will be no problems like weak immunity.

Dr. Jyoti Singh, Dietitian of Divisional Hospital, said that in many homes it is seen that parents do many things for the immunity and growth of children. However, we should not run after this. Children should be fed and fed things as per the requirements. Children of every age need different things.

Know the diet
Breastfeeding is necessary for children up to six months. Children from six months to 5 years have immunity problems. Because they grow very fast. In such a situation, sour fruits should be eaten to boost immunity. For energy, if more carbohydrates like whole grains, millet porridge and ragi roti are given, then both energy and protein remain maintained.

Consume diet rich in calcium and protein
Dr. Jyoti Singh told that children of 5 to 10 years need more fruits containing calcium. In such a situation, leafy vegetables, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds etc. should be given. This increases height rapidly and strengthens health. Hormonal changes also occur in 15 year old children. In such a situation, girls should be given iron rich fruits like cabbage, spinach and broccoli etc. Roasted gram and jaggery should also be taken as snacks. You can also take Sattu, eggs and chicken etc. Children should consume more protein rich foods. Keep taking other foods little by little.

250 to 300 ml milk is sufficient for children.
Dr. Jyoti Singh told that many people give too much milk to children, but children do not need much milk for calcium. 250 to 300 ml is sufficient for 10 year old children. Whereas, children who are not eating anything. One liter milk is enough for them. It is sufficient for children aged six months to one and a half years, both during the day and night. Many times the family members give one and a half to two liters of milk. Whereas, not that much is required.