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Applied Nutrition
Unit-II
By
Bakht Pari
Nursing Tutor
PGCN
Objectives
Energy 68 66 103
WEANING
• The process of introducing semi-liquid to semi-
solid foods other than breast milk.
• Consistency, frequency of food, calorie density
and nutrient density need to be monitored
closely.
• Hygiene
When to start weaning
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Factors Affecting Growth
• Growth is one of the best indicators of good
health and nutrition in children.
Family History
Gender
Nutrition
Sleep
Health Status
Planning diet
• Choosing a variety of foods
• Serve small portions
• Choose healthy snacks
• Choose healthy diet
• Children need to be offered food at intervals
not less than 2 hours, and not more than 3
hours apart (unless the child is asleep).
Caloric Needs of Children
Food 02 year old 05 year old 10 year old
Groups:
Energy 1000 1400 1800
(Calories/d)
Fruits 1 cup 1.5 cups 1.5 cups
Vegetables 1 cup 1.5 cups 2.5 cups
Grains 3 OZ 5 OZ 6 OZ
Meat 2 OZ 4 OZ 5 OZ
Milk 2 cups 2 cups 3 cups
Oil 3 tsp 4 tsp 5 tsp