MOM, I DON'T WANT TO EAT!

As a mother, I am sure you will be sad when your little child do not want to eat. Why it is often happen to our children?

It is a common problem that usually happen in our family. We do not know that our children has small stomach where a piece of biscuit or a glass of water will make him/her refuse to eat. Instead of it, a numerous of fast food that shown on media affect to child appetite.

Then what should we do for our beloved one? Well, try this diet program to help your children get good nutrition on their bodies.

	Description	Daily Intake	Food sources
Protein	Protein is needed to repair and renew cell	2-3 servings per day intake of animal protein and vegetable will provide a healthy balance	animal protein include lean meat, fish and eggs; vegetable protein include legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, rice, vegetables and fruits
Fats	Fat supply calories and nutrients essential for growth essential for brain function	3-4 servings per day	Healthy fats can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and oily fish, olive oil, and avocados. Dairy products and red meat should not be given in excess, but still be a part of a child's diet
Carbohydrate	Carbohydrate is needed as body energy and primary fuel source of the body	4-9 servings per day	Whole grains, fruits, fresh vegetables, legumes, and brown rice or red.
Fiber	encourage healthy digestion, helps the absorption of nutrients efficiently, absorb toxins and prevent constipation	if your child get the most appropriate food intake, he will get the required fiber	whole grains, fruits and vegetables with the skin if necessary, good quality cereals, rice and legumes

Notes:
one serving is approximately one tablespoon

Healthy Snack

pre-school children need a snack to maintain energy levels and concentration. You can still provide a healthy snack for your child but in a small form that he/she still felt hungry at mealtimes

Idea for Healthy snack

• fresh and dried fruit, 
• wholemeal toast, 
• breadstick dipping sauce, such as hummus, 
• low youghurt sugar, 
• raw vegetables, 
• nuts, grains, and rice cakes. But do not give nuts if there is a history of peanut allergy in the family

Reference:

Carol Cooper, Claire Halsey, Su Laurent, Karren Sullivan, 2008, Your Child Year by Year; A Dorling Kindersley Book, England