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How To Increase Weight Of A Kid?
my 2.5 yo daughter (preemie, born at 31 weeks) is a picky eater. she will only eat oatmeal (breakfast), rice, mac n cheese (lunch/dinner), and certain fruits (strawberries, bananas, pineapples). I would like to introduce more healthy foods and help her gain weight. Any suggestions for what i can do and what specific foods will help me increase her weight?
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Hi,
At least 5 portions of variety of fruit and vegetables everyday
meals based on starchy carb [potatoes, bread, rice, pasta]
dairy or diary alternatives [soya drinks yogurts]
some beans pulses or other type of protein
unsaturated oils and spreads eaten in small amounts
plenty of fluids
[few steps; bulk up mashed potato by putting milk or cheese in it
put grated cheese on beans on toast
make milk puddings
make soups with milk instead of water
[take fortified products] [bread beans lentils, dried fruit are iron sources
green vegetables too fortified soya drinks, cereals have B12, child needs B12 supplements vit A, C, D and sunlight is good for them.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
At least 5 portions of variety of fruit and vegetables everyday
meals based on starchy carb [potatoes, bread, rice, pasta]
dairy or diary alternatives [soya drinks yogurts]
some beans pulses or other type of protein
unsaturated oils and spreads eaten in small amounts
plenty of fluids
[few steps; bulk up mashed potato by putting milk or cheese in it
put grated cheese on beans on toast
make milk puddings
make soups with milk instead of water
[take fortified products] [bread beans lentils, dried fruit are iron sources
green vegetables too fortified soya drinks, cereals have B12, child needs B12 supplements vit A, C, D and sunlight is good for them.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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