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.
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
19.
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.