#asktheexpert What diet should we serve kids, as my kid is tending to gain weight due to parental heritance esp his mother ? And at times, kids don't follow the parental advice esp during meal time ? kindly guide how provide them balanced diet ?

A. Hello good morning !! Include more fibre,low calorie,adequate protein foods in diet. Give 1:1 ratio of rice/roti and dal/sabji/ one small cup curd and salad,similarly include soup in dinner. Give 3 meals and 2 snacks give early dinner by 7-7:30 pm ,offer milk before going to sleep. Engage in physical activities playing outdoor games,cycling,skipping ...