Proteins for healthy child

Proteins for healthy child

PROTEINS ARE POWERFUL CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS FOR GROWTH .This sentence tells that how proteins are important and vital for healthy and strong  growth of our child.PROTEIN is the main component of our body cells, hair,nails, skin and even blood..It is a Macro-nutrient means body need it in large amount.Our body need protein in every age and every stage of life. But in childhood we must inhibit  the habit of consuming more n more protein rich food in our kids for their better growth.

Protein for healthy child

Protein for health

Here is your quick and easy guide to some of the main sources of healthy protein and how much your child needs for his age.  Eating right is the key to staying fit. Protein is vital for healthy muscle, organ and bone growth in children and the good news is that it is quite easy to make sure your child gets enough protein. These results and data is from various different links for your help to decide the right food

Daily requirements
0 - 6 months 9 grams
6 months - 1 year 13 - 14 grams
1 - 4 years 13 - 16 grams
4 - 6 years 16 - 24 grams
10 - 15 years 30 - 75 grams
more than 15 60 grams
More specifically, your child's protein needs are based on a ratio of 1 gram per pound of body weight at birth, which decreases to 0.5 grams per pound of body weight around 7 years.
Proteins are readily available in most of our diet, so the question really is what are the healthiest sources of protein for our child. Additional protein may be considered during periods of accelerated growth and when the body is recovering from a physical injury.
Starting the day with a healthy portion of protein as part of a balanced diet gives your child a good source of sustainable energy for the day that will not cause any sudden increase in blood sugar.

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MAIN SOURCES OF HEALTHY PROTEIN

HIGH VALUE PROTEIN FOODS (which children will eat)
Healthy Proteins Protein / 50 grams
Fish of all types 9-14 = 1.5 oz
Nuts-almonds, walnuts, peanuts 7.5-11 = 1/2 cup
Butter-almond nut, hazelnut, peanut 13 = 2 tablespoons
Lean beef / veal 14 = 1.5 oz
Lean Turkey / Chicken 12 = 1.5oz
Goat cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, parmesan 11-15 = 1.5 oz
Beans-lentils, mung, kidney, refried 3.5 = 2 TBSP
Baked beans 2.5 = 2 tablespoons
Edamame (soy) 5.0 = 2 oz
One egg 5.5 = 1/2 egg
Dairy products (milk, 1%) 2.0 = 2.0 oz
Whole Wheat Pita 5 = 2/3 pita
Whole wheat bread 6.5 = 1.5 slices
Spirulina  seaweed 28 = 1/2 cup
Tofu, firm 8 = 1/3 cup
Kashi Granola 6 = 1/2 cup
Cooked oatmeal 8 = 2/3 cup
Brown rice cakes 1.0 = 1 cake
Brown rice 4.0 = 1/3 cup
Tahini - (sesame seed paste) 9.0 = 2 tablespoons
The above list are healthy foods rich in protein that most children would enjoy. Protein-rich pastries, breakfast cereals and other processed foods that would also contribute to a protein-rich diet are not included in this list.
 Always check the labeling on the food package and Link of nutritional information data

PROTEIN for health 

 PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR DAILY DIET
 Now the question really becomes one of the healthiest sources of protein for your child. Additional protein may be considered during periods of accelerated growth and when the body is recovering from a physical injury.
The following are some examples designed to meet your child's daily protein needs.
For babies: breast milk (or infant formula) contains the exact amount and type of protein the baby requires up to 6 months. And breast milk (or formula) should be your main source of protein until it is more than one year old.
14 grams / day
A cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of beans and a small slice of cheese.
Breakfast smoothie with yogurt, orange and banana juice and a slice of whole wheat toast and brown rice cake later in the day
A serving of 2 tablespoons of fish or meat, brown rice and beans
Grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat
Breakfast cereal with milk and brown rice cake with 1 tablespoon of nut butter

Protein for strong future

Always remember protein is base for healthy life. Protein rich foods mostly contains other nutrients also . So start your day with a superb protein rich food. Whenever  you are hungry or in between meals [kids generally have this type of carving for food] have a fistful of dryfruits.  Include edible seeds ,milk and milk products, sea foods, and lots of greens in your daily diet...our children minutely observe us, so have healthy meal for all the family and this will develop a healthy habit in our kids too....enjoy a happy and healthy life.

also read...
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