nutrition for toddlers

Dr Funke Baffour-AwuahPsychologist and Certified

Nutritional Advisor

NUTRITION FOR TODDLERS

Eating habits established now impact food habits and health later in life.

Under-nutrition can impair a child's cognitive development as well as their ability to explore their environment.

NUTRITION

Toddlers:

• Need the necessary nutrients f rom food to enhance thei r developmenta l mi lestones.

• Need enough physical activity and rest to promote heal thy development.

NUTRITION

Eating the right food and r ight amount at the r ight t ime.

This helps prevent disease and promote optimum health.

WHAT IS GOOD NUTRITION?

• 18-24 months, toddlers are able to use thei r tongue to c lean thei r l ips and have well-developed chewing movements.

• They have a strong need for independence and se l f- feeding.

• This must be encouraged!

TODDLERS & FEEDING

1000- 1400 calories? Don’t get fixated on

calories • Protein • Grains • Dairy• Vegetables• Fruits• Vitamins and

Minerals

TODDLER NUTRITION GUIDELINES

TODDLER NUTRITION GUIDELINES

One tablespoon of food per year of age.

Snacks are crucial as toddlers can’t eat a lot at once.

Must avoid allowing them to graze on high SUGAR & FAT foods.

This lower’s their appetite for nutritional foods at meal times.

Do Not Reward your Toddler with Junk Food!TODDLER NUTRITION GUIDELINES

• Iron Deficiency

• Dental Cavities

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Obesity related issues

appropriate food serving for your child’s age.

NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS

1. Eat together as a family.

2 . Limit Distractions

3. Plan meals using al l food groups appropriate food serving for your child’s age.

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4. Provide appropriate food servings for your child’s age.

5. Drink sufficient fluids daily -especially water.

6. Avoid Junk Food. for your child’s age.

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7. Provide healthy snacks in between meals.

8. Cook with your child.appropriate

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9. Encourage dai ly physical activity.

10.Encourage and maintain naps and bedtime hours.

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