Kid’s health in 21’s Century Dietitian Srishti Arora

 Kid’s health is the reason for worry for every parent in the 21^st century. Eating well can support a child's healthy growth and development overall development lies in what is in a plate of a child and how they eat it. Did you know children have their own nutrients requirements for their overall development?  If all nutrients needs are meat what is required by the body overall development takes place, Mental, Physical, emotional & social well being. Despite the verity of food available to eat kids are attracted to non-nutritive products like cola soda, chips, etc which are easily available, economical and consume no time to cook.  India is the fastest developing country and available with various non nutritive products not just that India has become technology friendly were as to kids and adult technology is easily available certainly both have harmful effects on kid’s in today’s era. Say’s Dietitian Srishti Arora Eating right is important but how you eat is equally important.

    

All food and beverage choices matter – focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.

• Focus on making healthy food and beverage choices from all five food groups including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy to get the nutrients you need. A variety of foods is important.
• Building a healthier eating habit can help you avoid overweight and obesity and reduce your risk of low construction, anti-social habits, anxiety, etc    

Choose an eating style low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

Look for food and drink choices that are not in non- nutritive drinks 

• Choosing drinks to contain a variety of nutrients - Coconut Water, Juices, Butter milk, etc  
• Avoiding added sugar drinks like cola soda is highly recommended for healthy living.

Make small changes to create a healthier eating style.

Each small change can lead to a healthier child Start with a few of these small changes.

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
• Focus on whole fruits.
• Vary your veggies.
• Make half your grains whole grains.
• Move to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt.
• Vary your protein routine.
• Reduce Technology time TV, Laptop, Phone. 
• Increase outdoor activity time to burn calories.