Diet of a child in the age 1-3 years: Sweets and Water
The diet of the child in the age of 1-3 years should necessarily include some sugar, which provides quick energetically valuable substances for the growing organism. The daily norm of sugars makes about 35-40 g for children of 1-1,5 years and 40-50 g for kids of 1,5-3 years. A source of sugar may be dried fruits, confectionery. From the last the most recommended are wafers, fruit candy, fruit candy, fruit caramel, jam and honey if the child has not allergy. Chocolate and chocolate sweets raise excitability of nervous system, can cause an allergy, and therefore should not be given often.
Kids are very active and losses of water are rather noticeable, therefore they cannot be limited in drinks. But parents should not compensate lack of liquid by sweet compotes, juices or drinks, as it leads to an appetite depression. Whether to allow the child to drink during a meal or not - depends on specific features of the child. If the child experiences difficulties with deglutition and eats slowly and reluctanly, certainly, it is better to drink after food. In intervals between meal water should always be available for children. Usually kids are given just boiled water, cooled to room temperature or mineral water without gas. Herb teas, for example, from fennel or camomile are also recommended.