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FEEDING YOUR CHILD FROM 1 - 3 YEARS
Key nutrients and dietary sources (Table 1):

Nutrient Important for Dietary sources
Iron Needed to make red blood cells and carry oxygen to the body as part of hemoglobin the blood. Meat based (heme) sources- eggs, lamb, meat, liver, and kidney. Plant (non heme) sources - fortified cereals like cornflakes, bread, dried fruits, beans and pulses and green leafy vegetables (cabbage, spring onions, palak, methi, green beans)
Calcium Essential for strong bones and teeth, blood clotting and nerve cells. Non-Dairy based – Fish with soft edible bones, dark leafy vegetables, sesame seeds (Til).Dairy based products-milk, yoghurt (dahi) cheese, paneer,
Vitamin A Formation and maintenance of skin, hair and membranes, needed for bone and teeth growth and help us see in the dark Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables (peppers, tomatoes mango and apricots), dark leafy vegetables and dairy products
Vitamin C Essential for structure of bones, cartilages and muscles. Helps the immune system and the absorption of iron Citrus fruits, berries and vegetables (make sure you don’t cook too soft) potatoes and fruit juice.
Vitamin D Aids in bone and tooth formation and helps the heart and nervous system Fishes like mackerel, Bombay duck and dairy products.

Now that we know which are the key nutrients for this age group, how does this translate to real food? Suitable foods are divided into Four Major Groups and a fifth Minor - or ‘occasional’ group. If you base your child’s intake on these groups you’ll be certain that all the important nutrients are provided.

Four Major Food Groups:
  1. MILK AND DAIRY FOODS: Aim for 500-600ml of milk each day. It will provide energy for growth and calcium for strong bones and teeth.

    Some ideas to try
MILK
  • Ragi porridge or cornflakes with milk>
  • Vermicelli cooked in milk
  • Rice pudding, custard
  • Rawa or Sago kheer
  • Bread pudding
HEESE
  • Cheese on Bread
  • Cubes of Cheese
  • Cheese on Vegetables
  • Soup with grated Cheese
  • Paneer in curries
YOGHURT (DAHI)
  • Add fresh fruit to Yoghurt
  • Yoghurt with Sugar or Honey
  • Yoghurt made into Lassi drink or Fruit Lassi
  • To serve as “Kadhi”


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Last updated on 25-03-2003

 
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