India is called the country of local food lovers. But today in the changing environment, malnutrition is becoming a big problem in our food-loving India. According to some recent data, about 16% of the total population of India is malnourished. At the same time, according to the Global Hunger Index, India has been ranked 111th on the list of 125 countries. From the rating of this index, you can understand why the havoc of malnutrition is continuously increasing in India. In the same report, it has also come to light that the problem of malnutrition has been seen in about 3 crore children under the age of 5 in India. Which shows a serious situation. Today through this article we will tell you what should be the diet of children to protect them from malnutrition.
Easy ways to prevent malnutrition
To prevent malnutrition, you must include protein, carbohydrates, and vitamin-rich foods in your child’s diet. For this, you must feed milk products, seasonal fruits, and vegetables to your children.
You should always keep in mind that it is very important to feed children at least 3 times a day. Although feeding them less frequently is very important feeding them 3-4 times a day is very important.
If any kind of nutrient deficiency is reported in your body, then you should include elements like iron, zinc, and iodine in your diet on the advice of the doctor.