Diet chart for simultaneously infected five year child with viral and typhoid

Aditi

1 year ago

Diet chart for simultaneously infected five year child with viral and typhoid

Nutrition Others

Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Aditi, Thank you for the question

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream. Symptoms include prolonged high fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhoea.

It is necessary to improve the childs immunity. Immune system is a network of intricate stages and pathways in the body, protects us against these harmful microbes as well as certain diseases. It recognizes foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and parasites and takes immediate action. factors that can depress the immune system are Environmental toxins such as smoke and other particles contributing to air pollution etc

Here are a few tips to help boost Immunity and maintain food safety and hygiene

Having a Healthy Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning
High calorie & energy dense foods should be consumed. Some of the energy dense foods include Whole wheat, multigrain millets, dairy products, nuts, banana, raisins, pulses/lentils etc.
Food should be appetising & palatable according to one’s personal preference to manage loss of appetite.
Protein is required for the growth and maintenance of tissues & helps support the immune system Some of the sources of high protein include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds etc.
Zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, D, and E play a vital role and help the immune system in several ways: working as an antioxidant to protect healthy cells, supporting growth and activity of immune cells, and producing antibodies.
Gut microbiota helps regulate metabolism and energy balance, consume banana, garlic, yogurt, buttermilk etc., which are good sources of probiotics and prebiotics to maintain healthy gut.
It is important to Wash hands thoroughly before and after preparing food. Make sure to was hands specifically after touching raw foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and unwashed fruit and vegetables.
Make sure that all preparation surfaces are clean before you start preparing food.
Cooked food should be segregated & not come into contact with raw meat, unwashed vegetables or salads, or with utensils, cloths or surfaces contaminated by contact with raw food.

Ages 1-6 years witness gradual and continuous growth and development. During this period it is important to take care of all nutritional needs and give children a nutritionally adequate & well-balanced diet, to ensure that growth and development is achieved optimally.

The reference ideal body weight and height for 5-year-old male can be considered as 16.2-20.2 kg and 104.8-118.2cm height.

Pre- schoolers have an established daily routine and need regular mealtimes to be part of this routine. Parents should provide suitable foods at mealtimes, including morning and afternoon snack. Food should be attractively presented and should be in bite sizes to ease the child’s meal times. Make the food colorful and attractive, to engage the child and keep him/her interested in trying out the food.

Here are a few general Dietary guidelines to be considered for preschool children

Try to include a healthy Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the 5 food groups (cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk & milk products) in the right quantity which thereby provides the child with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that the body requires daily for proper functioning.
Make the plate colourful by including variety of fruits and vegetables
Include energy dense foods, keeping in mind the daily needs. Some of the energy dense foods include Whole wheat, Multigrain, millets, dairy products, nuts, Colocasia leaves, banana, raisins, pulses/lentils etc.
Three major meals a day with healthy nutritious snacks in between is preferred.
Include healthy fats from nuts and seeds

Food should be slightly seasoned so that they taste better and the child takes it well.
Child should never be forced to eat more than he can take
Food preference of the child should be taken into consideration by Emphasize on the child's likes and dislikes
Foods like tea and coffee should be restricted as they overstimulate the system.
Home based diet provide adequately for growth and development of the child provided they are calorie dense and given in small frequent meals.
Foods that can cause choking should be avoided.
Ensure sufficient consumption of milk and milk products
Present finger foods to preschoolers
Encourage involvement in food preparation for easy acceptance of new foods
Encourage physical activity for optimal growth