Six ways to fullfill protein for growth

Toddlers require a balanced nutrition in age in order to grow and develop healthily. One of the nutrients needed by infants to grow is a protein, so parents need to make ends meet.

Protein is an organic compound in food that is beneficial to build new tissue in the body, refining the tissue that has been damaged, and the source of the body's defenses. Protein can be obtained from animal sources such as meat, liver, fish, shellfish, shrimp, chicken, eggs and milk, as well as from plant sources such as soy, beans, rice, corn and coconut.

But toddlers may require a different portion of the protein. Here are 6 ways you need to look smart in meeting the protein needs of infants, as reported whattoexpect, Thursday (12/20/2012):

1.     Knowing the amount of the protein needs of children

Toddler is not so much needed protein intake, but still have to be met for the sake of growth. Toddlers aged 1-3 years only need  about 13 grams of protein per day, while children aged 4-5 years require as much as 19 grams of protein every day.

As a reference a reference amount of protein contained in the food, one egg offers about 7 grams of protein, one cup of milk contains about 8 grams of protein, half a cup of yogurt contains about 5 grams of protein, and a tablespoon of peanut butter contains about 4 grams of protein.

2.     Giving milk intake

Milk is a good source of protein and much liked by children. You can add milk to the child's breakfast cereal or serve immediately. But you need to remember is not too much added sugar in milk to prevent obesity and dental caries.

3.     Introduce yogurt for dessert

Serve yogurt with some sliced ​​apples, pears or plums for dessert. Children usually will like protein with a slightly sour taste, so you will not be difficult to give yogurt in children.

4.     Serve food with interesting shape

The child may not be interested in eating food that has known, so you have to serve food as attractive as possible. Cut the chicken meat or cheese into small cubes and serve with dipping into the tomato sauce so that children are more interested.

5.     Give protein from beans

Peanut butter is a natural source of protein that is very good, but be sure to rub a thin layer on top of the bread so as not to choke him. Introduce your child as well with some foods such as peanuts, cashews, or made green bean porridge. But first make sure first if your child has an allergy to peanuts or not.

6.     Giving fish protein intake

Fish is a source of animal protein is very healthy, plus fish contain omega-3 fatty acids are good for brain development in children. Choose fish such as tilapia, salmon, and so on are presented in the form of shredded into small pieces.