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