Right from the birth of a child, every parent is always on the lookout for the best. Healthy growth and proper nutrition are what they always have on their mind. Parents love to track the growth as it is an important indicator of how their overall health is shaping. There are many factors in nutrition that help in development. Your child might sometimes meet all the growth factors while sometimes slow down on them.
There are several key indicators of healthy growth in kids like their weight, height, etc. and to keep them growing steadily the right nutrition from day one is very necessary. When a child’s growth is slow, a parent might feel disappointed but those measures need not always be the numbers of optimal growth. Some kids grow steadily right from the start while others reach their growth milestones slowly. Even a pediatrician is not looking for a major growth spurt but just a steady growth. If there is a sudden drop in health then that seems to be a red flag which needs to be considered and taken care of.
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Childhood is also a very important time for brain growth. Without the right nutrition a child may fall behind in cognitive development and this has its effects in later life too. Food is also a very important part of mental health. These are some of the reasons why monitoring growth in children’s peak years of development in India is crucial.
The slow growth in a child if taken very lightly can have some long-term effects. Sleep is another factor which gets hampered. It can also affect a child’s mental development and performance abilities.
Nutrition and growth go hand in hand
Good nutrition definitely helps in proper growth and development of a child. There are some nutrients that kids’ need to thrive on like carbohydrates, proteins, limited intake of fats, calcium, iron, essential vitamins and minerals, etc. All these are important for their bodies to function properly and for them to excel in their daily activities.
Healthy eating habits happen with time.
A parent can be concerned about their child not getting the right nutrition due to being a fussy eater or disliking some of the foods that are nutritious. Being worried is most certain but being consistent is important.
✓Train their taste buds right from the start. ✓Introduce them to all the varieties of flavors and you will be surprised how wide their choices can grow.
✓If your child doesn’t like a certain food then make sure a favourite of theirs is also served. A good mix served together which is not only appealing to the eye but also to their taste will help.
✓Try to plate their foods in an interesting way. You need not go all exotic for it. Khichdi and roti can also make good food art.
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✓Sit at the table or the floor to eat.
✓Children show more interest when they know how to cook. Little kids can be involved in no flame cooking and plating. This makes them feel involved. Making pancake and cake batter together, rolling puris and parathas and making ladoos turn into activities and promote healthy eating as well.
✓Keep kids active by helping them practice yoga, exercises and active play. This promotes a healthy body and mind while keeping them fit. It also increases their appetite and helps in digestion.
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✓Healthy yet tasty snacks should be offered between the major meal times to keep them satisfied. Whole wheat pancakes, dry fruit ladoos, various varieties of Chikki, flavored makanas or a glass of PediaSure in their favourite flavour make great snack options.
✓By being a role model ourselves, we can make them learn faster how to consume healthier meals. Have meals with your child.
I make sure that I give well rounded nutritious diet which includes fruits, veggies, grains and meat on a daily basis to my kids. Milk is another most important thing that should be included, as well. Even with all that we do, we cannot be sure that the intake of nutrients required for their bodies is completely acquired through the amount of food they eat. So, a health drink like PediaSure can help. It helps support immunity and brain development, along with healthy weight and height gain with its 37 nutrients. PediaSure is certainly a nutritious supplement for children.
With so many measures taken for the growth of children, we can still miss out on understanding their growth and if it is in the right direction. That is why it is important to monitor their growth.
The Grow Right Tracker by PediaSure has made it super easy to do that. Just click on the link that will take you to the tracker and enter your child’s age, height and weight. You get a downloadable report that you can use to discuss with your paediatrician, or simply keep a tab. I have started using this and it has been quite a relief. As I said, growth and nutrition go hand in hand, hence monitoring it is essential and in fact the #FirstStepToGrowRight.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are the personal views of the author. They do not reflect the views of any brand. Any omissions or errors at the author’s end does not assume any liability or responsibility on any party mentioned in the blog.
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Yes my child is getting all the nutrition and we are also using the grow right tracker to check the same.
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pediasure is a great brand and best way to fulfill our kids nutrition requirements. I had used this personally, when my girls were little and had a great experience too.
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This is a question that plagues every mother at some time or the other. It is a challenge that kids get the right nutrition and in the right quantity too. Inculcating healthy eating habits early on helps in the long run.
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Out of the 9 pointers you have mentioned, the first two are very important. Along with this, we need some supplements to make sure that they are getting the vital nutrients.
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pediasure is one of the best thing for our kids which we really need to focus… A post where we really need to put light on our kids healthy development.
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These days most parents are very conscious about their child growth and keep tabs on every milestone. Supplements like pediasure make it easier these days for kids to be healthy.
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Nutrition is important of course! It boosts growth and creativity which is much needed in these days.
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Thanks for sharing this amazing and helpful post. These days we are more focusing on child growth. Adequate nutrition is one of the important factor influencing growth & immunity.
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These are some great tips to ensure that kids get their daily dose of vital nutrition. Also I strongly feel that PediaSure is a great supplement for kids. It is less in sugar content and gives 37 essential nutrients.
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You said it very right. Childhood is the age where the brain of the child develops and it’s important to gain proper nutrition ❤️✨
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It is essential to get all the required nutrients to ensure proper growth of child. Iam not a mother but I being from health and fitness industry , I really recommend everyone to read this and give their child required nutrients.
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It’s tough for parents to handle kids eating habits, and equally important to teach them how important is to have the right and healthy food for the right growth. Happy that Pediasure is helping us as parents!!
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I am super curious to know the result of this 90 day journey that you and your kid will be taking wit Pediasure.The growth tracker is a good tool to objectively check the parameters of growth.
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Just trust me these days the kids are also a bit naughtier than us. Even when a mother makes the best possible effort to feed them with quality food they love fast foods like heaven. How is Pediasure experience do share it with us
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I experience this so much. Both my kids are so different. One likes junk too much and other likes karela and greens 😄
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I make sure that my kids eat healthy and fresh food daily. Lapses, if any, are taken care of with Pediasure’s complete and right nutrition. This tracker is so helpful!
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We mothers always worry about our kids nutrition and diet and what they have eaten and what not. I keep a tab on their diet and food intake and also rely on pediasure for the additional goodness of nutrition.
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I agree with each and every point of yours. Nutrition and growth go hand in hand. Hence we must take care that our kids get all the right nutrition for their optimal growth.
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Pediasure is surely beneficial when kids gets fussy over eating a certain food. Good to know more about Pediasure in detail.
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With kids around it becomes so important to ensure proper nutrition and diet. Even I give pediasure to my kids and can see visible affects and changes in their health overall Touchwood.
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This is the question every parent have and keeping a track on kids growth is real task. Thanks to pediasure growth tracker it’s really helpful in tracking growth
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Kids nutrition is very important because this is very crucial period for growth. And feeding kids very difficult task. Thanks for this article.
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The nutrition of children is a concern for every mother. Whether the child is eating ample food, getting required nutrients. The worry never ends. Thanks for this reassuring post.
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absolutely agree with you here. proving vital nutrition is so important in young age and supplements like pediasure helps so much especially if the child is a fussy eater.
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Getting the right amount of nutrition is so important for kids and for adults. And adding them as a balanced diet is the best way to get the right amount of nutrition. Definitely teaching the kids the healthy habits at proper times help.
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Getting appropriate nutrition is indispensable for any child’s physical and mental growth. I am completely agree with your all points. With the help of your article I am getting lots of information.
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The post is well explained. Nowadays young parents don’t pay attention at all. They introduce their children to fastfood. Just a little bit of effort can make a huge difference in your child’s health. Thank you for the ideas that you shared. ❤️
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The post is well explained. Nowadays, young parents don’t pay attention at all. Just a little bit of effort can a make a huge difference. Thanks for sharing these tips. They are extremely helpful ❤️
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I never give suppliments to my kids coz I feed them with natural resources fruits veggies grains etc. But I’ll give a try to pediasure . Very important blog to all parents 🙂 thnx for sharing dear
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I totally second ur thoughts. I use pediasure for my kids. It really works well.
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When I had my first child, Pediasure was the only brand we trusted for his overall well-being and nutrition. I see that even today Pediasure is the preferred choice of food for children.
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Giving the right nutrition to the kids is surely the key to their proper physical and mental growth. The growth tracker will definitely help parents in keeping a timely tab on their kids’ health.
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A balanced meal is a basic requirement for ensuring the growth and development of the child. pediasure definitely acts as a good accompaniment to the main meals.
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Very well written article. I too track my son’s growth using PediaSure’s growth tracker.
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I too noticed a big difference when I involved my five-year daughter in cooking and prepping for the meal she eats. This helped her in getting introduced to new textures and flavors and I loved how enthusiastic she was for all this. You have included all the important points in the post.
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Very well written post. I too use Pediasure’s growth tracker to measure my son’s growth
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Growth tracker gives you. the understanding of the nutritional requirement of your child and gives you the comfort of designing the diet of your child accordingly. Great Post
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This is one question that troubles all moms at some point in life. I really like the insighful information you shared here. I too count on Growth Tracker.
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I love the tips you’ve shared and I agree including kids in meal prep really helps in making them eat Better
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