The articles shared in this issue are suitable for babies under 3 years old and children who are picky eaters and anorexic.
Whether a child's diet is reasonable and healthy is a matter of life.
Generally, children are picky eaters for the first time when they are 1-2 years old, at this time the babies are full of curiosity about new things, eating is not important to them, those colorful, strange things are their favorite.
The age of 2-5 years old is a critical period for cultivating babies to develop good Xi eating habits and Xi habits, which requires the correct guidance of parents.
Common causes of picky eating and anorexia in babies
1.The baby is full or unwilling to eat, and the parents chase after the feeding and force eating.
2.Eating too much of a meal or snack, especially snacks that are high in oil, sugar and fat.
3.Inattentiveness during meals inhibits gastric juice secretion.
4.Lack of trace elements, iron, zinc, etc.
5.Over-spoiling, lack of proper guidance.
6.Feeling unwell, fever, intestinal parasites, etc.
When children are picky eaters and anorexic, parents should first rule out the cause of the disease, and then carefully and patiently help the baby correct their Xi habits and diet.
How to cultivate children's Xi of eating well?
1.Eat smaller, more frequent meals
For babies under 2 years old, eating smaller, more frequent meals is more suitable for them. Parents should be patient with feeding and cultivate the baby's interest in eating, such as making the food into a variety of colorful or cute shapes.
2.Create a good dining environment
It is important to prepare a meal environment for the baby without other **, provide a quiet environment when the baby is eating, and avoid turning on the TV.
3.Food cannot be used as a reward or punishment
Don't reward or punish your child's favorite foods, and don't compromise on unhealthy snacks.
4.Eat with your family
It is best to let the child sit on the dining chair and eat with the family during the main meal, and parents should provide the child with suitable utensils, encourage the child to eat independently, and regularly and quantitatively to avoid delay.
5.The role of role models
Parents should lead by example, and do not show preference or dislike for things.
6.Involve your child in the preparation of food
Encourage children to participate in the process of food selection and production, guide children to choose healthy and natural foods, and let children become interested in food.
7.Encourage trying foods you don't like
For children who are very picky about food, you can mix it with other ingredients in a lower proportion to make a filling, encourage or try**, do not force feed, if the child is not picky, praise and encouragement should be given in time.
8.Eat a light diet
Avoid adding a lot of condiments and spices in order to make your child like a certain food, let your child gradually like the taste of the food itself, and avoid the stimulation of taste buds that lead to heavy taste.
9.Involve your child in outdoor sports
A certain amount of physical exertion will allow the child's muscles to be exercised, increase appetite, and increase the amount of food eaten.
In addition, from a psychological point of view, children's picky eating behavior is often driven by emotions, which is a manifestation of self-awareness building. But after all, children's growth and development need adequate nutrition, and parents can't let them be picky eaters. If the child is a picky eater for a long time, it is necessary to consider the deficiency of vitamins such as zinc, and should seek medical attention in time to find out the cause.
Finally,Stay away from unhealthy foodsDo not let your child eat sweet, high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, such as fried foods, puffed foods, etc. Eating too much of these foods will affect the normal intake of three meals, and can also lead to chronic diseases such as malnutrition, overweight and obesity.
Scientific plus meals。While ensuring that the child's three meals are normal, there should be two additional meals, and they should be regular and quantitative. It is recommended to choose healthy foods such as dairy products, fruits, and nuts for additional meals, which are good nutritional supplements**.
Well, that's all for this issue, dedicated to sharing scientific and interesting health knowledge, like remember to like and follow, and be healthy together