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What are some of the best dietitian tips for preparing easy recipes for kids under the age of 6 years old that are both healthy and tasty as well?

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Question added by Hiba Samman , Electrical Engineer , Arabtech Jardaneh
Date Posted: 2016/04/21

Pre-school age phase of 3-6 years is characterized by a marked increase in activity and the movement of the child and the evolution of his abilities in the language and the acquisition of social habits.

 

At this age can a child deals with three main meals have their meals and snacks with a note that the child is less appetite after the second year, and here we must not put pressure on the child to eat if he ate nutritious food and Variety.

 

You must consider these things when preparing a meal Child:

 

. The needs into account the child's age at the age of 2-3 are lower than those in the advanced stages of age 4-6 years.

 

. Baby food trends such as a preference for certain types of foods.

 

. Health status of the child, such as obesity or thinness injury or anemia

 

. Child Activity and movement, there are some children who are making an extraordinary effort and an ongoing activity. In this case they require larger amounts of food at least compared to their colleagues movement and activity.

 

Many of the children at this stage are losing their appetite for it must be fed to resolve this problem with attractive colors and form fitting and beautiful.

 

It must be good lighting so that the child eats see, try to put the food in a beautiful and attractive and colorful bowls and the fees even attract the child.

 

Preferably diversification and change in the types of food to the child as much as possible. It must be the food tastes Average Any not be strong and sharp flavor because children at this stage did not like it.

 

You must provide vegetables in small quantities and are cut small pieces to make it easier on the child covered and do not cause the child's tired chewing.

 

Since children love fruit, try to diversify as much as possible for them. Also it must reduce the fried foods and vegetables that contain a high content of fiber, because the stomach of children at this age are usually sensitive to this type of food.

 

Must be proportionate to the child's meal with his activity and his efforts.

 

Preferably a child at this age is given different types of foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and juice, all kinds of vegetables, lentils, beans, with interest in the peel, fish, chicken, meat, defatted, bread and dairy products from whole wheat.

 

Children should keep away from all kinds of sweets, sugar, jam, soft drinks, canned meat, canned drinks. And to try to alleviate the biscuit cakes, spices, ice cream, honey, nuts.

 

There is a book called: 35 prescription food for children from 6-3 years; Written by: Francois Etienne.

 

The child from the fourth month feeding until his fifth year with the modalities of the dishes prepared him Written by: Yousef Farhat - Mother evidence in the child nutrition Written by: Dr. Ali Reza - food and health in early childhood Written by: Deborah Bon and Penny Mac Hergé, translated by Aisha Hamdi - feed Child written by: Fadia Yousif Abdul Majid - Child nutrition written by: Atif for his past - child nutrition and boys from birth to adulthood: written by Abdul Hassan Faour - your child's diet key intelligence more than 100 healthy recipe to enhance your baby's intelligence written by: Grimes, Nicolas - Health and nutrition Child written by: Juma Hassan Ibrahim - the basics of child nutrition written by: Wael Ibrahim Faouri - feeding your baby written by: Amel Qubeissi Itani - child health and nutrition written by: Abdul Rahman Al-Najjar - Enjoy feeding your child from birth to six years old written by: Nadia Shabib - baby feeding the first few months until the sixth year written by: Amanda Loki.

Mohammad Gamil
by Mohammad Gamil , Business Development Executive , NGT L.L.C

1) Spaghetti with backed high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs meatballs

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs

 

 

2) Backed Potato stuffed with cheddar cheese and vegetables 

 

3)  Oatmeal muffin cake

Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

 

Nutrition during preschool years is important for kids' growth and learning and to provide energy for high activity levels. Here are some suggestions for good nutrition during these years.

Your preschooler is now able to feed him- or herself and is able to try a wide variety of foods. Always offer different choices for your child to eat. Offer new textures, colors, and tastes. Make food appealing and fun for your child. Your child should be eating from each of the food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat.

Your job is to decide what foods are offered and when and where they are eaten. Let your child decide which of the foods offered he or she will eat, and how much to eat. Day-to-day and meal-to-meal appetite changes are normal. It is important that you don't make your child clean his or her plate.

The following table gives guidelines for how much your preschooler should be eating each day.

Grain Group - at least 6 servings each day

  • 1 slice of bread
  • 4-6 crackers
  • ½ cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
  • ½ bun, muffin, or bagel

Fruit and Vegetable Group - at least 5 servings each day

  • ½ cup cooked, canned, or chopped raw
  • ½ - 1 small fruit/vegetable
  • ½ cup juice

Milk Group - at least 3 servings each day

  • ¾ cup milk or yogurt
  • ¾ ounce of cheese

Meat Group - 2 servings each day

  • 1-3 tablespoons lean meat, chicken, fish
  • 4-5 tablespoons dry beans and peas
  • 1 egg

Fat Group - 3-4 servings each day

  • 1 teaspoon margarine, butter, oils

It is important to be careful with foods that may cause choking:

  • Slippery foods such as whole grapes; large pieces of meats, poultry, and hot dogs; candy and cough drops.
  • Small, hard foods such as nuts, seeds, popcorn, chips, pretzels, raw carrots, and raisins.
  • Sticky foods such as peanut butter and marshmallows.

Always cut up foods into small pieces and watch your child while he or she is eating.

Also, your child may have some food allergies. The most common food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts and other nuts, soybeans, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Many children grow out of food allergies. If you think your child might have a food allergy, talk with your doctor to be sure.

 

What do I do if my child is a picky eater?

  • Offer new foods one at a time, and remember that children may need to try a new food 10 or more times before they accept it! Also, offer new foods at the start of meals when your child is more hungry.
  • Avoid "short order cooking." Serve at least one food you know your child will like, but then expect him or her to eat the same foods as the rest of the family.
  • Make food simple, plain, and recognizable. Some kids don't like food that is mixed (like a casserole) or food that is touching.
  • Sometimes kids will get "stuck" on a particular food. This is normal and is not harmful. You can always include other options with the food they are "stuck" on to add variety. However, if your child does not eat anything from a whole food group for more than two weeks, talk with a dietitian or your doctor.
  • Never force your child to eat a food he or she doesn't like. Offer multiple choices so that he or she can choose something he or she does like.

What if my child is gaining too much weight?

First of all, it is important to talk with a registered dietitian or your doctor about your child's weight to decide if he or she really is gaining too much. Also, keep in mind that often a child will gain weight before a growth spurt. Here are a few tips to help prevent too much weight gain:

  • Eat regularly scheduled meals and snacks. This will help keep your child from getting too hungry, which often leads to overeating.
  • After your child turns two years old, it is okay to start offering lower-fat foods, such as reduced-fat milk, low-fat cheeses, and lean meats.
  • Encourage activity!
  • Start off a meal by giving your child smaller portions. If he or she is hungry for more, you can always give seconds.

What are some good snacks for my preschooler?

  • Grain group: Animal crackers, dry cereal, graham crackers, toast, air-popped popcorn
  • Vegetable group: Raw vegetables cut up in strips
  • Fruit group: Fresh fruit cut up for finger food, canned fruit, dried fruit
  • Milk group: Cheese, cottage cheese, string cheese, yogurt, frozen yogurt, milk (plain or flavored), pudding
  • Meat group: Peanut butter, hard-boiled eggs, lean lunch meat slices such as turkey, chicken, or ham, tuna salad

Additional tips:

  • Set a good example of healthy eating for your child.
  • Plan regular meals and snacks and give kids enough time to eat.
  • Plan a quiet time before meals and snacks. Kids eat better when they are relaxed.
  • Don't use food as a reward.
  • Involve your children in making the food.
  • Use child-size plates, cups, forks, and spoons.

Peter Labat
by Peter Labat , Physician , EVERGREEN

Kids under6 years  are highly energetic , active and in constant need for appealing , healthy , tasty and diverse foods with ample fluids .

The ideal foods should be presented in more than three meals a day and should be healthy , with very little to no sugars , and small amounts of fats . The ideal is a balanced diet with CHO ( Whole bread , pasta , vegetables and fruits ) , Proteins ( fish , poultry and lean meats , whole grains cheeses and dairy components ) and very little fats in the form of olive oil and natural butter  .

Fluids mainly as water and milk and natural juices . Treats  in between the meals in the form of chocolate .

 

Dina Samy Abdel Fatah mhmud
by Dina Samy Abdel Fatah mhmud , Dietitian , Saudi German Hospital

French Bread Pizza Sticks 35 mins to make

Make your french bread pizza with all of your favorite toppings then cut it into strips and serve it at your next party as an easy recipe for french bread pizza sticks that kids and adults will both love!:

Ingredients  

Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce

Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 loaf French bread

Dairy

  • 2 cup Mozzarella cheese

Frozen

  • 1 Toppings you like on your pizza
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Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls:

Ingredients  

Produce

  • 2 Bananas

Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Nutella

Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Sugar

Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 can Crescent rolls
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Mini Caramel Apples Recipe

It's fall! Make these mini Caramel Apples for the game tomorrow to celebrate both the Redskins and the changing season.:

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11 Creative Recipes to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruit

http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Creative-Fruit-Recipes-Kids-37816782?crlt.pid=camp.JQJKBjus5Ayh#photo-37816782

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy smoothie recipes and easy ideas perfect for breakfast, energy. Low calorie and high protein recipes for weightloss and to lose weight. Simple homemade recipe ideas that kids love.  |  Easy Breezy Tropical Orange Smoothie  |  http://diyjoy.com/healthy-smoothie-recipes:

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Protein Shakes for Kids

Things You'll Need

  •   1 large ripe banana, peeled and frozen
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
  • 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (to taste)
  •  1 scant scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon   1 cup unsweetened almond milk

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • 4 large ice cubes

 Blend Until Smoot

nasrullah jan faizullah
by nasrullah jan faizullah , Project HSSE Coordinator , Panorama Contracting & eng Qatar

About fats and sugar?

While children need some fat to grow and develop, too much of any sort of fat is not recommended. Butter, spreads and oils contribute to the taste, texture and enjoyment of food. They are important as concentrated sources of energy for young children who are growing rapidly and are physically very active. Fats are also needed to aid the absorption of certain vitamins including vitamins A, D, E and K. There are some fats which are essential in your child's diet for a healthy immune system and for normal brain function. These omega-3 fats are found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and their oils.

Soft drinks, sweets, confectionery, biscuits, sugary pastries and desserts are high in added sugars and often poor quality fats, as well as salt. Children under five should only eat these foods once in a while, for example, on special occasions. The over consumption of snack foods high in added sugar, fats and salt is recognised as one of the major contributing factors to high rates of obesity.

 

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Ensure your child’s nutrient requirements are met by aiming for three balanced meals a day, each containing something a food from each food group with up to two healthy snacks. Get into the habit of trying different types of protein with each meal and a couple of different vegetables.

Is to include 65% verities of fresh fruits, veggies and 35% protein

WALI KHAN
by WALI KHAN , Medical Director , Health care

almost gives to children in the age of 6 years,in solid form of any diet,which easy to digest.

mohamed elmobarek ahmed ali
by mohamed elmobarek ahmed ali , nutrition consultation , sudan ministry of health

milk..eggs.fruits.vegatable

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