Eating problems

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)
Lesson 15:Nutritional and Food Requirements for School Children (6- 12 Years)

Eating problems

  1. Under weight:
  2. Malnutrition can be due to:
    • Inadequate diet
    • Poverty
    • Ignorance of parents
    • Lack of time
    • Emotional disturbance
    • Depression, poor motivation
    • Not considering likes and dislikes of the child
  3. Constipation:
  4. Constipation can be due to:
    • Lack of green leafy vegetables, other vegetables and fruits
    • Less food consumption
    • Lack of sufficient sleep and activity
  5. Dental caries:
    • Due to sticky sweets they should be encouraged to take raw and crispy foods
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