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The thinnest children
Some children suffer from the problem of excessive thinness resulting from their lack of acceptance of some types of foods, or their having some health problems, such as loss of appetite, or some other diseases, in addition to excessive consumption of some foods that block the appetite, such as sweets and soft drinks, which drives many mothers To search for appropriate solutions to increase their weight, and their nutrition, and in this article we will introduce you to several foods and tips that contribute to that.
Methods for fattening children
Fattening foods for children
- Starches: The child's diet is enhanced with potatoes and rice because they contain an adequate amount of starches that are converted into fats in the body to be stored in order to gain weight, while making sure to provide them with many foods rich in starches, such as pasta.
- Butter: An amount of butter is added to the main meals, with the aim of providing their bodies with energy and stimulating their minds.
- Foods rich in protein: protein is an important nutrient for children. Because it stimulates the muscles to grow, and aids in their growth, by adding meat, chicken, eggs, fish or legumes to the main meals.
- Calorie-dense foods: such as maple syrup and yogurt.
- Snacks: Nutritious meals and snacks are served between main meals, such as butter cookies, fresh fruit juices, and whole milk.
- Calcium: Offer three servings of calcium-rich foods daily, such as milk, cheese, okra, white bread or cabbage.
- Vegetables and fruits: by providing five portions of them daily.
- Sweets: A small amount of sweets should be offered to them after the main meals, such as cakes prepared with fruits and liqueur.
Tips to gain weight for children
- Drink enough water or diluted juice, in place of soft drinks.
- Limit your intake of foods that contain unhealthy saturated fats, such as biscuits, burgers and potato chips.
- Reducing the amount of high-fiber foods in their main meals; Because it contributes to filling the appetite.
- Offer mashed potatoes with cheese or milk.
- Serve fava beans sprinkled with grated cheese and toast.
- Preparing soup with milk instead of water.
- Eat energy-rich foods, such as avocados and bananas.
- Avoid forcing the child to eat all of the food on his plate.
- Eat baked and grilled foods instead of fried foods.
- Avoid serving junk and junk food, and preparing food at home.
- See a doctor when needed.
- Putting spices on foods; Because it helps to open the appetite.
- Encouraging them to eat food by serving it in colorful and attractive dishes.
