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What Are Some Healthy Ways To Help My Infant Gain Weight?
Question: My daughter is nearing 6 year old however i feel she is under weight her current weight is 17KG, can you please suggest how to increase her weight in a healthy way is there any supplements given so that her weight will increase
Brief Answer:
Can try iron and vitamin supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on your description at 6 years the weight is in the low range of normal. I would suggest healthy foods including cereals, pulses, oil, ghee, fruits and vegetables all together in a balanced diet.
It is better to give multivitamin and iron supplements after getting her examined by your doctor. If not dewormed, you can deworm with Albendazole every 6 months. Avoid processed foods like biscuits and fast foods.
Ensure she runs and plays at least for 30 minutes every day. Encourage cycling and swimming to improve physical activity which in turn will stimulate the hunger.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arun
Can try iron and vitamin supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on your description at 6 years the weight is in the low range of normal. I would suggest healthy foods including cereals, pulses, oil, ghee, fruits and vegetables all together in a balanced diet.
It is better to give multivitamin and iron supplements after getting her examined by your doctor. If not dewormed, you can deworm with Albendazole every 6 months. Avoid processed foods like biscuits and fast foods.
Ensure she runs and plays at least for 30 minutes every day. Encourage cycling and swimming to improve physical activity which in turn will stimulate the hunger.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arun
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