The correct leaving of the children's menu will ensure the intake of all the necessary substances into the body. Consider the child's age, height, weight and preferences. If necessary, consult a specialist.
Instructions
Step 1
To create a child's menu, determine what products will be included in it. Keep in mind that all the necessary substances must enter the child's body with food: minerals, vitamins, trace elements, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, amino acids, and so on. That is why the diet should be as varied as possible. The following products are required: fish, meat, cereals, vegetables, berries, fruits, dairy and fermented milk products, legumes, vegetable oils and eggs. Cereals should be on the menu every day, like vegetables, fruits and dairy products. Meat and fish should be given 4-6 times a week, and eggs should be included in the menu every other day.
Step 2
Choose the best cooking methods. If the child is small, then stewing, boiling and steaming are suitable. For older children, meals can be baked in the oven. And frying should be abandoned altogether.
Step 3
Be sure to consider the age of the child, because this criterion is important. Firstly, not all foods that older children can consume are allowed to babies. Secondly, age-related features make it possible to determine the volume of one serving of food. Third, the needs of children of different ages can be completely different.
Step 4
The height and weight of the child should also influence the composition of the children's menu. If the child has a small body weight and small stature, then he needs a little less food than a tall and large baby. But things are different, so remember to consider your child's needs. If the offered amount of food seems to him insufficient, then try to increase the portion. But don't overdo it, overeating is harmful and dangerous!
Step 5
Now write down the menu for each day. For breakfast, it is best to offer cereals with milk or other cereal dishes such as muesli. An adult child can eat a cheese and butter sandwich. Serve vegetable soup for lunch. For the second, offer the chad a meat dish with a side dish. It can be steamed cutlets with mashed potatoes. The child can wash it down with compote or juice. The next day, replace meat with fish. An afternoon snack is also important, although it is a snack. The ideal option is fruits and dairy products. So, offer some berries and a glass of natural yogurt. The perfect dinner is a vegetable salad. An hour or two before bedtime, you can give your child a glass of milk.
Step 6
If you cannot compose a children's menu yourself, consult a pediatrician or a children's nutritionist for advice. The specialist knows all the nutritional features of children and will be able to make the necessary adjustments, as well as give useful advice.
