8. Nutrition, Health and Well-being
The chapter explores the nutritional needs of children at various developmental stages, emphasizing the importance of balanced meals and proper dietary practices for their growth and health. It highlights the critical role of breastfeeding during infancy, introduces guidelines for complementary feeding, discusses the issues of malnutrition and dietary deficiencies, and stresses the significance of immunization. Additionally, it outlines the nutritional requirements for preschool and school-age children, including dietary planning strategies to foster healthy eating habits.
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What we have learnt
- Nutritional needs of children vary significantly at different stages of development.
- Adequate nutrition is essential for optimal growth, cognitive performance, and disease resistance.
- Breastfeeding is crucial during infancy and exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months.
Key Concepts
- -- Complementary Feeding
- The process of introducing solid foods along with breast milk to an infant's diet, starting around six months of age.
- -- Malnutrition
- A condition resulting from an insufficient or excess intake of nutrients leading to health issues.
- -- Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
- A form of malnutrition resulting from a deficiency in protein and energy intake, affecting growth and health.
- -- Immunization
- The process of administering vaccines to help prevent infectious diseases.
- -- Balanced Diet
- A diet that includes appropriate proportions of all food groups, providing all necessary nutrients.
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