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Between the ages of two and twenty it is hard to determine if your child is eating healthy. From the ages of two to six especially: these are the years of small independence; they don’t like one thing one moment and then the next moment they love it. So it can be frustrating for you as a parent and also for the child. There are things to remember about your growing child that are different and may or may not like the same things as you do. Variety is important, it is a good idea to try to get children to try a variety of foods.
This time of their life is when their muscles and bones are growing stronger and longer, they may double their height and their weight may increase by as much as five times their one year weight. The amount of food for a child will change as he or she grows. It all depends on their height and weight. This age group uses a lot of energy also. So healthy foods are needed to insure they stay energetic and healthy.
Sweets may provide a quick burst of energy but they also spoil appetites for healthier foods and also cause tooth decay. It is not advisable to keep sweets completely away from children either. This may cause a child to sneak candy and eat it in secret. It is better when giving sweets to stay with cookies or ice cream. There is nutrition in the milk and grains in cookies and ice cream, and just candy there is not much nutrition available.
Teenagers go through a massive growth spurt, so they need more of everything. They need the calories and protein for growth and to build proper muscles. The also need protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D for bone formation. Since most teenagers are on the run they may forget to eat healthy. There are ways to promote healthy eating for your teenager, offer fruits as snacks. Keep foods in the refrigerator that are quick to eat but are healthy like grain bars or crunchy vegetables and fruit juices.
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