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My son is 5 and half years old. he is underweight. he weighs 16.25 kg. also, he looks extremely weak
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years agoA. All children need the energy (calories) and nutrients that come from a varied and balanced diet.
A healthy diet for a young child is not the same as a healthy diet for an adult. Many of the "healthier alternatives" that adults are advised to eat are not suitable for toddlers and young children.
Children have smaller stomachs than adults and need to eat smaller amounts more often. Eating 3 meals a day plus 3 smaller snacks at regular times is typical.
If your child is underweight, it might be tempting to give them high-calorie but unhealthy foods, such as sweets, chocolates, cakes, sugary drinks and fatty foods and drinks. But a varied, balanced diet is the key to a child's healthy weight gain.
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