Children need a diet sufficient in essential nutrients for optimal health The results of the latest filipino national nutrition survey (2013) demonstrates inadequate nutrient intakes in schoolchildren, particularly with respect to poor intakes of calcium, iron. Here’s a simple guide you can follow.
The school age, six to twelve years, is a latent period of growth Department of health and human services have prepared the plate to guide parents in selecting foods for children age 2 and older. During this stage growth is slow and body changes occur gradually.
The usda and the u.s Department of health and human services have prepared the plate to guide parents in choosing foods for children age 1 and older. About half of these empty calories come from six sources Healthy eating in childhood and adolescence promotes proper growth and development.
The focus should be on nutrient density —making sure the calories they eat are packed with vitamins and minerals
