The Stages of Growth and DevelopmentYour child will have different nutritional needs depending on their stage of growth and development. Let's take a look at what they need during the different stages of childhood. Infancy To help your child grow and develop during infancy, especially during the breastfeeding years, be sure that you as a mother are eating healthy foods. What you take in to your body will come out in the milk you produce, and you only want to provide what's best for your child. As previously mentioned, infancy is a major point of growth for the brain, and so it is important that your child is getting the nutrition they need to develop this vital organ. Early Childhood This stage is the stage where children are learning how to walk and run and discovering that they have physical strength to lift and move objects. They are also getting taller and are able to see more things. It is quite an exciting time for the little tikes! In terms of physical development, helping your child during early childhood involves making sure they are getting enough to eat and that they remain active. Making sure they are eating the right kinds of foods is also important. Your children will begin developing some eating habits at this time, and there is a lot you can do to help the development of these habits. This can be a challenge at this stage of growth and development because this is the age of “plain food” for most children. Children in early childhood don't normally like spicy foods, foods with a lot of vinegar, or other foods with strong flavors. They enjoy things like macaroni and cheese, bread and butter, boiled chicken, and cereal and milk. Since this is also the stage of autonomy for your child, they will try to assert themselves into only eating the foods they enjoy, which is usually lacking in terms of their nutritional needs. As a parent who wants to encourage healthy eating, and who wants their child to have more variety in their diet, you have to continuously bring back to the table the foods you would like your children to eat. Don't always give in to their whims, and learn to put your foot down gently. Remember that a hungry tummy will end up trying bread and cheese, roasted chicken, or macaroni with tomato sauce. If you can encourage your children to eat a lot of fruits, all the better. Start with the sweeter tasting fruits and vegetables. Most children have sweet tooths, and this could be your way into getting them to eat healthy! |
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