Dietary Guidelines for Children

The dietary structure of children is very critical, because every child is in the period of physical growth, so dietary nutrition is very necessary. Therefore, for children, experts will develop some scientific children's dietary methods to supplement the body nutrients needed by children in a timely manner. Some children often have bad habits of being picky eaters, which should be corrected in time. What are the dietary guidelines for children?

Guiding significance

The Balanced Diet Pagoda for Chinese Infants and Young Children is based on research and analysis of the physical development characteristics and eating habits of Chinese infants and young children at different growth stages. It takes a reasonable diet as the principle and focuses on the comprehensiveness and balance of food ingredients. The oils, fats, animal proteins, vegetables and fruits, cereals, breast milk and dairy products required by infants and young children every day at different growth stages are professionally labeled in the form of a pagoda. It aims to provide scientific and authoritative standard references for parents to feed their babies, and to provide a scientific basis for further enhancing the physical fitness of Chinese babies.

Balanced Diet Pagoda

1. Balanced Diet Pyramid for Infants Aged 0-6 Months Feeding Guide for Infants Aged 0-6 Months

1. Exclusive breastfeeding

2. Start breastfeeding as soon as possible after giving birth, as colostrum is the most nutritious

3. Take your baby outdoors as early as possible or give him/her appropriate vitamin D supplements

4. Give newborns and infants aged 1 to 6 months timely supplements of vitamin K

5. When exclusive breastfeeding is not possible, infant formula should be given as the first choice

6. Regularly monitor growth and development. Breast milk is the most ideal natural food for infants under 6 months old. Feed on demand, more than 6-8 times a day. A small amount of nutrient supplements such as vitamin D or cod liver oil can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Balanced Diet Pyramid for Infants Aged 6-12 Months

Feeding Guidelines for Infants 6-12 Months Old

1. Milk first, continue breastfeeding

2. Add complementary food in a timely and reasonable manner

3. Try a variety of foods, with less sugar, no salt, and no seasoning

4. Gradually let the baby feed himself and cultivate good eating behavior

5. Regularly monitor growth and development

6. Pay attention to food hygiene

3. Balanced Diet Pyramid for Children Aged 1-3

Feeding Guidelines for Children Aged 1-3

1. Continue to breastfeed or provide other dairy products, and gradually transition to a more diverse diet.

2. Choose nutritious and easily digestible foods

3. Use appropriate cooking methods and prepare meals individually

4. Eat regularly in a good environment and pay attention to the cultivation of good eating habits

5. Encourage children to play more outdoor games and activities, arrange snacks appropriately, and avoid being too thin or obese

6. Drink plenty of water every day and avoid high-sugar drinks

7. Regularly monitor growth and development 8. Ensure food hygiene and strictly disinfect tableware