preschool development, milestone picky eaters

1. Feeding children
from
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.

3. Milestones of
development

13. MUAC
<15 OR presence of edema show poor health
status.

14. ICMR recommended
RDA for
pre-school children

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.

17. Factors for rejecting food

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.

21. AmI a Picky
eaters?

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.