How your pediatricians in Gaithersburg, MD, can help with your child’s nutrition
Many children don’t have a problem with eating the food that is put in front of them. If your child isn’t always happy about meals, it can be frustrating. Children that are picky eaters can be difficult to manage. Fortunately, your pediatrician has some tips about helping your picky eater become happier at mealtime.
Dr. Farnoush Jamali and Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh at Prime Pediatrics in Gaithersburg, MD, provide comprehensive medical services for children, including nutritional counseling, to help your picky eater.
According to the Centers for Disease Control or CDC, these are a few ways you can help your child be a little less picky and a bit happier about eating:
If your child is a picky eater, you may be wondering about how many calories your child needs to eat to stay healthy. The guidelines for caloric intake for children are:
Try to limit snacks and sweets so your child has an appetite at mealtimes. Meals should contain a combination of lean proteins like poultry and fish, whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products.
To learn more about childhood nutrition requirements and nutritional counseling, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Farnoush Jamali and Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh at Prime Pediatrics in Gaithersburg, MD. You can reach them in the office by calling (301) 977-2440, so call now.
845-B Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878, US