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development at age of 2-6 years

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DrDivya Chandil

This document provides guidance on feeding children ages 2-6 years old. It discusses important milestones in development during these years including rapid growth. Nutritional needs like calories, protein, calcium and iron increase to support development. The recommended daily allowances for key nutrients per age group are provided. Factors that could cause a child to reject food are listed, as well as tips for making mealtimes pleasant and encouraging healthy eating habits like variety and trying new foods.

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Feeding children from 2-6 years
Introduction to 2-6 years This is the year of growth and development of child initially slower then increases gradually. Activity and child mobility also increases. Child may gain in wt. 50-200 g /month. Full dentition development also happen at age of 2 years. Increased need for all nutrients in relation to their role in growth of specific tissues.
Milestones of development
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
MUAC <15 OR presence of edema show poor health status.
ICMR recommended RDA for pre-school children
nutrient amount 1-3 years 4-6 years importance Body weight kg 12.9 18.0 To access the growth Energy Kcal 1060 1350 For growth and activity. Insufficient can lead to protein deficiency Protein g 16.7 20.1 Muscle mass ->bone growth, nutrient in blood Visible fat g 27 25 For calories purpose (25%) calcium mg 600 600 *calcium accretion Promotes Bone growth Iron mg 9 13 Physical and mental development and energy requirement Vitamin A ug 50ug/kg - Eye health Vitamin D Synthesis in body via exposure of sun. Act as pro hormone.
development at age of 2-6 years
Factors for rejecting food
Sickness Worm infestation Tiredness Psychologically disturbed Diverted to play Nutritional deficiency Unattractively served No variety Unfavorable comment Food not acc. To liking Food not palatable Snack taken before meal Insufficient time for eating
development at age of 2-6 years
Diet should contain variety of food. Make food interesting and attractive. Food should be slightly seasoned Never force to eat more. Know about their likes and dislikes. Make regularity in meal Adopt diff cooking method and attractive combinations. Make pleasant, peaceful and less distracted environment.
AmI a Picky eaters?
accepts only limited number of food choices Is unwilling to try new food Avoid some food group such as vegetables Exhibit strong food preference including presentation and preparation style.
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years
development at age of 2-6 years

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development at age of 2-6 years

  • 2. Introduction to 2-6 years This is the year of growth and development of child initially slower then increases gradually. Activity and child mobility also increases. Child may gain in wt. 50-200 g /month. Full dentition development also happen at age of 2 years. Increased need for all nutrients in relation to their role in growth of specific tissues.
  • 13. MUAC <15 OR presence of edema show poor health status.
  • 15. nutrient amount 1-3 years 4-6 years importance Body weight kg 12.9 18.0 To access the growth Energy Kcal 1060 1350 For growth and activity. Insufficient can lead to protein deficiency Protein g 16.7 20.1 Muscle mass ->bone growth, nutrient in blood Visible fat g 27 25 For calories purpose (25%) calcium mg 600 600 *calcium accretion Promotes Bone growth Iron mg 9 13 Physical and mental development and energy requirement Vitamin A ug 50ug/kg - Eye health Vitamin D Synthesis in body via exposure of sun. Act as pro hormone.
  • 18. Sickness Worm infestation Tiredness Psychologically disturbed Diverted to play Nutritional deficiency Unattractively served No variety Unfavorable comment Food not acc. To liking Food not palatable Snack taken before meal Insufficient time for eating
  • 20. Diet should contain variety of food. Make food interesting and attractive. Food should be slightly seasoned Never force to eat more. Know about their likes and dislikes. Make regularity in meal Adopt diff cooking method and attractive combinations. Make pleasant, peaceful and less distracted environment.
  • 22. accepts only limited number of food choices Is unwilling to try new food Avoid some food group such as vegetables Exhibit strong food preference including presentation and preparation style.