What is the balanced diet for a child aged 5-10 years?
Dr Neelam Mohan
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist,
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist,
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Q: What are the right proportion vitamin, proteins, and carbohydrates to be given to children aged between 5-10 years on daily basis?
A:The diet should be balanced Carbohydrates: 50-60%Protein: 20-25%Fats: 10-15%For vitamins and mineral - fruits, vegetables and milke.g. Milk ~300 -400 mlVegetable - 1 KatoriChicken/fish - 1 katoriChapati/Rice/Bread - 3 Fruits ~200 gm/dBadam - 5/day