Proper nutrition is critical for child development, especially for overweight or malnourished children. Meal plans should include essential vitamins and omega-3s while managing sugar intake and food allergies.
Because children, especially young children, require proper nutrition daily to grow and develop at an appropriate pace, severely restricting an overweight child’s calorie intake is generally not a good idea -- unless your doctor recommends it.
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While chronic malnutrition in the United States is rare, it does affect about 1 percent of U.S. kids, and many others suffer from dietary imbalances, according to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The Child Welfare League of America reports that 3.1 percent of households in the United States experience hunger.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats children require on a daily basis for proper development. A variety of healthy foods are rich in omega-3 fats.
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Getting the right amount of vitamins on a daily basis helps children grow and develop normally, both physically and cognitively. A 2009 review in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” suggests the most common vitamin deficiency among healthy children is vitamin D.
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Although sucralose, also known as Splenda, is a calorie-free way to sweeten food and drinks and generally recognized as safe, it’s not necessarily the best choice for kids – even overweight children.
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