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Mom of a 5 yr 5 m old girl4 years ago

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#asktheexpert my baby is 10 months old..she doesnt eat khichdi or rice without salt...so i add to her food..does it affect my girl's health adversely??

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, salt should not be added to baby’s food till 1 year because it puts strain on baby’s kidneys. Also, the salt requirements for babies less than 1 year are none. So, it is better to avoid salt.

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