apetite problem

[nathalie25]

how can i convince my daughter to eat plenty?
what kind of food is best for her? she has a primary complex
what kind of milk, vitamins is good for her?
what food should i avoid for her?

[Renee Radenberg]

Her weight is just below the 10th percentile and her height is on the 95th percentile for her age. She appears thinner then she is due to her high stature. As a guideline for a 24 month old child should eat the following: Dairy 4 feedings a day –Milk or breast milk (4oz), cheese (½ oz), yogurt (½ cup), or cottage cheese (¼ cup). Starch 4 feedings a day – Cereal (¼ cup), pasta (¼ cup), rice (¼ cup), bread (½ slice), or crackers (2). Fruits & Vegetables 4 feedings a day – Fruits (including 100% juice limited to only 4-6ozs) & Vegetables (¼ cup). Protein source 2 feedings a day – Meat or fish (1oz), egg (1), or beans (¼ cup). She should eat 3 meals and have snacks between meals using the foods above to be spread out throughout the day. The most important thing is to RELAX. You do not want mealtimes to be a battle of the wits between your child and you. Remember meals need to be joyous for you and her. Do not force a child to eat and give them the foods they like. Slowly introduce new foods, and if she does not want it, do not make a fuss over it. Let it go and enjoy the meal. Hoped that helped you.

[nathalie25]

thank you very much in last week she improve a lot she eat rice most of the time and lots of cookies! she mostly enjoy tetra juices and chocolate drinks! she only eats mango or watermelon and like cakes