Are you worried about feeding your children?
The feeding of our children in relation to the amount of food they eat is a matter that It worries all parents.
What does our children's appetite depend on?
The appetite of children it is proportional to the growth rate. It does not stay constant during the first years of their lives. En relation to its size, babies until approximately 9 months eat a large amount of food. This makes us think that by doubling age they would also have to double the amount of food, an issue that is totally wrong.
In the case of a healthy child, he goes to eat out of necessity and not by obligation. It is useless to force them to eat when they refuse.
Nutritional habits
Nutritional habits they must be introduced from small. The variety of foods increases as the child grows, adding different textures and flavors, so that in addition to meeting their nutritional needs, the act of eating is something pleasant and not an impossible task closed to a small group of foods that will end creating deficiencies.
Tips
Appetite is conditioned by several factors:
- Gastric emptying
- Our nervous system
- Blood sugar levels
It is important not to give candy to children before meal time. This would cause the rise of blood sugar levels and decrease appetite quickly. As a result they will refuse to eat or eat less than necessary.
If your child has a hard time eating, value first if:
- You are losing weight
- If your growth rate is normal
In case you notice any change,Regarding these parameters, the best option is go to a professional to make the corresponding assessment and advise you correctly.
In most cases the concerns are unfounded and the child will eat when hungry, without having to force it.
