AS a parent, surely just want to give the best for the baby, especially about food. Therefore, a healthy nutrition is very important for growing children, both for his physical, body image, children’s intelligence, physical activity throughout the day, as well as sports performance.

Moreover, healthy nutrition plays a role in disease prevention. Than 100 percent of the caloric needs of children, 55 percent of them should come from carbohydrates (rice, bread, noodles). While the fat (oil, butter) accounted for 30 percent and 15 percent obtained from protein (meat, eggs, milk, peanuts).

According to Dr. Dr. Saptawati Bardosono MSc, as early as possible parents should start introducing healthy food to children. Among them by choosing foods that are low in calories and low in fat. Keep in mind, one gram of fat provides twice the calories than carbohydrates. Sugary drinks like soft drinks or syrups are very popular kids, you should start your limit. (more…)