If you do not gain weight, do not worry. Weight gain is not just about eating, it is about having the right diet and dosage. Let's find out how to make small children gain weight.
1. Calories needed by age
2-3 year olds need about 1000 calories and 4-8 year olds need 1200-1400 calories / day. For children who eat less weight daily should add 500 calories on the normal number of calories needed daily.
2- Increase fat in the diet
Fat should be added to the diet because it contains more calories than other foods. Olive oil, canola oil, no tran fate Margarine and mayonnaise can be added to foods such as creamy sauces or cheeses on pasta.
3- Increase carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are 4 calories / g. Give your child a try to eat foods that are high in carbohydrates and calories, such as dried grapes, dried fruits, candies, honey, ground fruits, boiled apples, nuts or whole grains (eg, wheat, corn). .
4- Increase calories from drinks
Fruits with yogurt and whole milk can be a good choice as they contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.
5- Eat regularly
3 meals should be eaten regularly, plus drinks or snacks are useful.
Do not forget milk, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, butter or peanut butter, meat, nuts and olive oil, these foods can fight inflammation.
Exercise is also an important part of stimulating muscle growth, we can build muscle instead of getting fat, exercise and eat a lot and thirst, so should eat fruit juices and fluids with extra calories.