Concerned Mothers Child Nutrition

Adequate nutrition for children is necessary in the development of the child. Because children with adequate nutritional intake to support maximum growth of both intelligence and physical.

"I'm definitely a time to cook vegetables and side dishes for my son who is older than 3 years before leaving for work," said Winda (41) who worked in a lawyer's office in Kuningan area.

He said the nutritional intake through the diet every day is very concerned, especially the first child's diet. "My daughter was three years and should drink milk every day, if not so pure cow's milk formula," he said.

It was also justified by Mita (38) who claimed to select nutritional content of milk based formula. "My son likes milk choose choose if, instead of cow's milk prefer pure formula, so every morning was always a glass of warm milk before he entered school," explained the mother of one child.

According to nutritionist Dr. Anie Kurniawan, M. Sc, Sp.GK, nutrition for children must be tailored to the age of the child. "The IHC function is very important to know the development of the child at every stage. Go consult a doctor if the child was not only sick, is it better to prevent than cure," said Anie.

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Increase the growth of Child Nutrition

For the sake of improving nutrition and health of severely malnourished children, especially, as many as 742 boxes of aid given to the mothers and children in Lebak, Banten.

Assistance provided District Health Lebak, Banten, this form of biscuits and milk are provided directly through the integrated health post.

Chief Medical Officer, H Maman Sukirman in Lebak stated that supplementary food assistance programs administered because breast milk based on the results of monitoring nutritional status in July 2008, the number of severely malnourished children in the valley as much as 902.
  
Number of patients with malnutrition, he said, was reduced compared to the year 2007 reaching 1450 children. He said most people with malnutrition due to not getting good nutrition and economic limitations of low citizen knowledge about nutrition.
   
Meanwhile, Head of Community and Public Health Nutrition Sudita Tata said it was record number of integrated health post which will receive supplementary food aid it.
  
He hopes this week was able to distribute supplementary food to the respective integrated health post.

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Children's Appetite

We know that our choice of foods begins early in children. But you agree with the opinion that what we eat during pregnancy or lactation can influence food choices of children after birth?

It is often said that the food we eat as a child will become our favorite foods as adults. Studies show that women are capable of transmitting the preferred choice of food to children, both still in the womb or suckling. These conditions make children tend to choose certain foods.

Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia to one of the best studies in 2000. They surveyed 46 pregnant women, and divide it into three different groups. One group consumed carrot juice during the last trimester of their pregnancy and water during lactation; the other group drank water during the final trimester and carrot juice during lactation, whereas the last group only drank water throughout this period.

After their children were born, the researchers gave the two ingredients of cereal, one made with carrot juice, and another with water. Researchers monitor and measure how much is consumed infant cereals, and record their reactions. Babies who "enjoy" carrot juice during feeding or while still in the womb eating more cereal with carrot flavor, than babies who do not feel the carrot juice while still in the womb or breast. When the researchers watched the expressions of babies, babies who consume only water during the study showing a negative expression when feeding cereal flavor of carrots. While babies who are familiar taste of carrots will display the expression as usual.

Other studies have turned out to support this conclusion; found that the taste turned out to be channeled through the placenta to the fetus or through breast milk to babies. For example, a study conducted in France indicate that children of mothers who consumed anise flavored drink while breastfeeding will not be anti with fennel flavor than other children. Similar studies also showed that the aromatic flavors such as onion, garlic, and vanilla, which is contained in breast milk can provide a tendency for children to love the taste of it. What mothers eat can flow into her breast milk for up to 8 hours, so if these foods are consumed on a regular basis certainly also a greater influence.

Well, now you do not have to wonder why Little also liked, for example, all types of fish like you. Thus, a mother can actually shape their children to like healthy foods and keep them away from junk food. At least in theory. A study showed that babies who eat solid foods and feeds will not eat green beans until the mother started to introduce food to her diet. This suggests that a mother can help to introduce foods that are "bad" into the child's diet. By itself it also justifies the term "eating for two" when your meal increases when pregnant.

However, mothers can also cause health problems. Studies in animals showed that rats eat many foods that are high in sugar, salt, and fat, for pregnant and breastfeeding. Children mice will also sharpen the tendency of fatty foods, salt and sugar.

Food consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding may also cause variations in food preferences of children. This probably would not determine his diet all his life, but if you want to have children who are not hard to eat vegetables, now you know how.

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Breakfast Quality for Kids

Breakfast is very important for children who are growing and are always active. A healthy breakfast, child nutrition is not only sufficient but also makes the brain learn and concentrate well.

For children 6-12 years, breakfast should ideally consist of grains or whole grains, fruits or vegetables, nuts, dairy or other animal products. Serves breakfast should not be too much because a large portion would interfere with the digestive system. We can add a snack in the morning so the children will be provided for energy until noon.

Carbohydrate source also did not have rice, we can replace it with other cereals such as wheat classes or oats. Cereals are an ideal choice menu for breakfast since the completeness of the nutritional content and value of practicality. Cereals made from natural ingredients and contain more fiber which is equipped with a variety of vitamins. Thus, the cereal will not only meet energy needs, but many essential nutrients. Choose cereal for breakfast means it meets the adequacy of calories than a quarter of the adequacy of so many vitamins, and fiber.

Tip prepare a healthy breakfast for children:
1. Prepare healthy and nutritious breakfast menu balanced.
2. Choose a breakfast menu that is practical and vary from different types of foodstuffs.
3. Breakfast does not have rice. Cereals, bread, potatoes, and noodles can be an alternative.
4. Processed products such as milk or yogurt is highly recommended.
5. Can be equipped with fresh fruit or a blend.
6. Give water to drink enough.
7. Give also an opportunity for children to plan and prepare breakfast.

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Mother role

The UN agency that focuses fighting hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Programme (WFP), targeting the 845 thousand children been helped annually. WFP with its programs attempt to overcome malnutrition, including in the 100 area of ​​eastern Indonesia is a top priority. Funds needed 33 million dollars per year to run various hunger prevention programs.

"Currently, one third of the funds collected from the needs of government and private donations," said Mitra Salima Suryono, Public Information Officer WFP, after submission of the Blue Band donations to the WFP, in Hypermart Thamrin City.

The contribution of various parties are needed so that more children are able to develop and enhance its capacity. For the first child must be free from starvation and malnutrition. Participation of the mother also has its own role.

Peggy Melati Sukma, artists and activists of social activities, said the problem of malnutrition in children could not be separated from the role of parents, especially mothers.

"Moreover, mothers are more often associated with children, without excluding the role of men to overcome the problem of malnutrition in the family," said Peggy told Compass Female, after attending the Blue Band for the delivery of WFP donations through the School Meal Programs.

According to Peggy, as adults, parents have the responsibility for the quality of children associated with the intake of nutrients. More importantly he says, understanding parents and families about nutrition children need to be improved.

"To answer the problem of malnutrition need to focus on education, especially to parents. Malnutrition is also related to income per capita of the population is still low," he added.

However, Peggy said, parents have a high income does not necessarily guarantee the child was malnourished. Once again, he added, an understanding of malnutrition and food needs have more incentive given to the parents.

Peggy social activities are also targeting the problem of hunger, with regular weekly activities include the provision of nutritious meals to children. In addition to other social activities such as trauma healing or tent children excited to help victims of natural disasters.

The role of women and mothers are also needed to support the fulfillment of child nutrition. Can at least start from the home itself and the people closest around, by making sure children have good nutrition and preventing famine.

As confirmed Mitra, overcoming malnutrition will be more impact on poverty reduction. However, poverty does not necessarily have a major impact to reduce the problem of malnutrition.

"Reducing the problem of malnutrition 1 percent impact on poverty reduction 4 percent. Conversely, reducing poverty 1 percent of it would only affect (reduce) the problem of malnutrition 0.025 percent," said Mitra.

The easiest way to do the mother is shopping by selecting products that support such a program. In addition to exchanging information that becomes another way to spread the message of the importance of compliance with child nutrition. Support of various parties, including you, are needed to overcome malnutrition.

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Intelligence for Kids

Research shows, a lack of minerals and vitamins that are important to the brain can reduce mental alertness of the brain. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, coupled with the meat and fish can be sufficient for major minerals and vitamins needed for physical and mental health.

What are some foods that can stimulate the growth of brain cells, improve function, improve memory and concentration as well as children's thinking? Here are 10 foods recommended by Dr. Saridian Satrix W, SpGK:

1. Salmon
Salmon is the best source of omega 3-fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are both essential for growth and development of brain function. Recent research also showed that people who earn more fatty acid intake has a sharper mind and recorded satisfactory results in testing capabilities. The content of omega-3 fatty acids per 100 grams of fish for salmon is 2.2 grams. Needs of children in omega 3 per day is 1.2 grams.

2. Eggs
Eggs are an important source of protein known as a relatively cheap and the price is quite affordable. Yolk was solid part will contain choline, a substance that can help the development of memory or the memory. The content of choline in a large-sized egg is 126 mg. Compare with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter that contains only 20 mg and 300 grams of beef degan content of 66 mg of choline. Needs of children in choline 200-375 mg per day.

3. Peanut butter
Groundnut (peanut) is widely processed into peanut butter is a source of vitamin E. This vitamin is a source of antioxidants that may protect nerve cell membranes. Together with thiamin, vitamin E helps the brain and nervous system in use glucose for energy needs. Every 2 tablespoons of peanut butter contains 2.9 mg of vitamin E, while the needs of children between 4-10 mg per day.

4. Other nuts
Beans are special foods because these foods have the energy derived from protein and complex carbohydrates. In addition, nuts are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts are also good food for the brain because they can sustain the energy and thinking ability of children at its peak in the afternoon if consumed at lunch maakn. According to the research, red beans and pinto beans contain more omega 3 fatty acids than other nuts, especially ALA, omega-3 type of origin are important for brain growth and function.

5. Whole grains
The brain requires glucose supply or preparation of the body that are constant. Whole grains have the ability to support those needs. The fiber contained in whole grains may help regulate the release of glucose in the body. Wheat also contains B vitamins to maintain healthy functioning nervous system. Wheat contains vitamin B, 1.5 mg per 100 grams. While the requirement of vitamin B in children is 1 mg per day.

6. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the most popular types of cereals among children and rich in essential nutrients for the brain. Oatmeal can provide the energy or fuel for the brain a much needed children's activities started in the morning. Rich in fiber, oatmeal will keep your brain in the child's needs are met throughout the morning. Oatmeal is also a source of vitamin E, vitamin B, potassium, zinc an d that makes the body and brain to function at full capacity. The content of vitamin E in 250 grams of oatmeal was 0.08 mg. Vitamin B 0.26 mg per 250 grams of oatmeal and zinc 6.19 mg per 250 grams of oatmeal.

7. Give
Give the family group (strawberries, cherries, blueberries), the stronger the color the more nutrients it contains. Give contain high levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, which is useful to prevent cancer. Some research suggests those who get the extract of blueberries and strawberries experienced improvements in memory function. Seeds from the berries also was rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

8. Colorful vegetables
Tomatoes, red sweet potato, pumpkin, carrots, and spinach are the vegetables that are rich sources of nutrients and antioxidants that will keep brain cells strong and healthy.

9. Milk and yogurt
Foods derived from dairy products containing high protein and B vitamins. Two kinds of nutrients are essential for the growth of brain tissue, neurotransmitters, and enzymes. Milk and yogurt also can make a full stomach because the content of protein and carbohydrate as well as a source of energy for the brain.

10. Lean beef
Iron is an essential mineral that helps kids stay energized and concentrate at school. Lean beef is one source of food that contains lots of iron. The content of iron in 100 grams of beef is 4.05 mg. While the need for iron in children is 30-10 mg per day

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