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Special children needs special nutrition. See whether you are giving them the proper nutrition


 Parents are always thinking about the nutrition of their children. In case of special children that concern does not diminish. Because the problem of this children is not only nutritional, but also physical and behavioral. Therefore it is the responsibility of the parents to understand their state of mind and arrange nutrition. Parents may be unduly apprehensive about the lack of proper understanding, or may become overly strict with their children. But neither is desirable.

In terms of nutrition the children with special needs are not able to grow physically and mentally as much as they should. It can be congenital or caused by any disease after birth. National Nutrition Month is being celebrated across the country in September. The issue of nutrition of pregnant woman has special importance in this program. This is because in many cases, a deficiency of any element in the mothers body during pregnancy creates that particular deficiency in the baby’s  body from birth .

A study of teenagers with special needs from the age of 12 to 18 found that 8.1 percentage of people with autism spectrum disorder were obese. About 6% of people with Down syndrome suffer from obesity. 17.8% of people with cerebral palsy are obese. The big problem for any teenager of this generation is obesity. However, in the case of children or adolescents with special needs, the problem becomes more complex.

REASON FOR NON-FOOD OBESITY:-

Besides of processed food increase in screen time there are some social reasons.

  •   In this case the added fear of parents works so even though they are forbidden in many cases, parents do not forbid them in case of eating. If the child wants an extra pocket of chips they give them that to keep him/her happy
  •        In many cases they do not take part in exercise or sports. Obesity can also be caused by genetics.
  •       In most of the cases they needs medicines. So weight gain can be achieved from side effects of these medicine.

EFFECTS OF OBESITY FOR THESE TYPE OF CHILDREN:-

·       When such children or adolescents gain weight, it becomes difficult for them to walk or to do any other activity.

·       Caregivers also find it difficult to make them bath

·       Type 2 diabetes, asthma and adolescents can cause gynecological problems.

SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS:-

Many nutrigenomics and Disease Reversal Experts there are few local things to look for in a diet:

  • ·   They need to have high omega – 3 food in their diet. For example, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds. These helps to increase the efficiency of brain cells.


  • ·       A glass of apple juice in mornings is beneficial for the children. This juice should be made in home and not brought from outside.

  • ·       Ladies finger is beneficial for nervous system ad brain cell. So
    you can keep boiled ladies finger in every day diet or one day in a week.

  • ·       Coconut water is also helpful for this type of student.

  • ·       It is very important to have green grains in any balanced diet. Spinach, red spinach must be included in the diet of special children.

MICRONUTRIENTS:-

According to many dietitians the demand for micronutrients is very high in the diet of children with special needs. So you need to pay attention to it.

·       Vitamins and minerals – In order to maintain a proper balance in diet they need vitamin B to keep the brain and mood right, vitamin A and to nourish the skin, Vitamin D for bone formation, calcium, phosphorus, iodine and iron.

·       These children are reluctant to drink enough water as per normal diet. Dehydration can lead to metal disorders and adverse effects on memory. So you have to keep an eye on drinking water as needed during the day.

·       Cereals, fiber, grains and fruits keep constipation away. Increases digestion.

·       However, it’s not that one rule will be applied to all special children. There may be physiological problems with chewing. Again out of reluctant sometime they can behave like that.


Parents guidelines:

  • ·       It is better not to be fed by showing the temptation of TV or mobile.

  • ·       If they have any difficulty eating solid foods you can give them yogurt, cereals or boiled apples.

  • ·       Keep an eye on the amount of junk foods, sweet foods. But occasionally treat them so as not to make them upset.

  • ·       Place any food on the table so that the child will feel comfortable while eating.


Children with special needs do not need any major dietary changes unless they have some other problems (allergies, asthma). However, it is recommended to be careful while eating.

So I hope this information may help you and you have any doubt do let me know in the comment section below.        


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  1. AnonymousNovember 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

    Its lovely.. Thank you so much for this information.. Hope get more such information from you..

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