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Children's Nutrition

           Children nutrition in growing years:-                         School   years a span of 6 to 12 years are marked with distinct physical and mental growth. These days a lot of emphasis on the academic performance and excellence in extra-curricular activities; very often not realizing that the   core requirements of success are sound health and nutritional status of children at this age.As children grow they participate in numerous activities while food becomes a secondary area of interest.Their tastes are influenced by eating habits of the family, media, fast-food ready to eat snacks, etc . Growth and development in school years: - On an average the steady growth in middle childhood results in an increase in the height of a little over 2 inches in a year in both boys and girls weight gain averages about 2.9 kg a year. Childr...