In the first year of life, the growth rate of children is very fast. At the age of 1 year, the body weight can be up to 3 times (9kg) at birth. After 1 year old, although the growth rate is slightly slower than the first year, it is still very fast. By the age of 2 years, the weight is about 4 times that of birth (average 12kg). From now on, it will increase by 1.5~2kg every year. By the age of 3, she is about twice as long as she was born (around 100cm). It goes without saying that such rapid growth and development means that children need a lot of nutrients.

　　There are more than 40 kinds of nutrients that directly affect the growth and development of children, and children need more nutrients than adults (relative to body weight). On the other hand, because the child''s gastrointestinal tract development is not yet fully mature, the recipes for children 1 to 6 years old will not be as extensive as adults, and their intake is not as much as adults. Therefore, children''s diet and nutrition require special care, and parents need to carefully choose nutritious foods for them and follow the principle of food diversification. Otherwise, it is difficult for children to intake various nutrients, which affects the growth and development of children . In the recipes for children from 1 to 6 years old, the following foods are very important.

　　1. Milk

　　milk is an important source of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Children from 1 to 6 years old should ensure that about 500ml of milk or equivalent dairy products are included in the daily recipes. When choosing milk products, formula milk powder suitable for the age group of children should be preferred. When choosing formula, pay close attention to its quality, understand its production enterprises, and avoid blind obedience.

　　Formula milk powder changes and reduces the composition and content of protein in milk, making it easier to absorb, meeting the digestive absorption and nutritional needs of infants and young children. As the child grows up, when other foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, or eggs are inadequate, you can use formula milk powder that supplements the child''s balanced nutrition to make up for the deficiencies. A variety of natural foods and nutrients, rich in dietary fiber that is beneficial to the digestive system, DHA, and choline can help the baby’s brain development and ensure the baby’s balanced nutrition. On the basis of a normal diet or existing milk powder, drinking one to two cups of this formula milk powder every day can meet most nutritional needs of children. Therefore, it is a simple way to supplement balanced nutrition for children. Of course, children with a good diet can still drink this formula, which is equivalent to providing "double insurance" for the child''s nutritional supply.

　　2. Eggs

　　Eggs are important sources of protein, fat, lecithin (choline), cholesterol, various vitamins and trace elements. Children from 1 to 6 years of age should ensure that they consume 1 egg per day. Each cup (230 ml) has more balances and contains the protein content of 1 egg. Parents can also let their children drink more and more balance to get protein.

　　3. Fish, shrimp and meat

　　fish, shrimp and meat are proteins, An important source of fat, various vitamins and trace elements. Children aged 1 to 3 should consume 50g of fish, shrimp and meat every day. Over 3 years old can be increased to 75~100g per day as appropriate.

　　4. Vegetables and fruits

　　Different from adults, the intake of vegetables and fruits for children 1 to 6 years old is not good. Children aged 1~2 should consume 150g of vegetables and fruits each day, and they are mainly fresh green, red and yellow colored vegetables and fruits. It is best to process the vegetable puree, fruit and vegetable juice or fruit and vegetable in the form of fruit. Children 2 to 3 years old should consume 150 to 200 g of vegetables and fruits each day, and still mainly fresh green, red and yellow colored vegetables and fruits. After 3 years old, the daily intake of vegetables can gradually increase to 300g, and the fruit is still 200g per day. Some children don’t like to eat vegetables and fruits. Parents can add a cup for your child every day. It is rich in more than 20 concentrated vegetable and fruit essences, such as kiwi, spinach, Green cabbage, etc., tastes sweet and has a slight fragrance of vegetables and fruits, and children are more willing to eat.

　　5. Food

　　 Rice, noodles and other foods are important sources of energy and B vitamins. Children 1 to 2 years old should consume 100 to 125 g of food (dry weight) every day, children 2 to 3 years old should have 125 to 150 g per day. After 3 years of age, according to the child''s development speed and activity level (the crying, active and naughty children consume up to 3 or 4 times the energy of the quiet children), increase the intake of grains and grains, 200~300g per day.

　　6. Cooking oil

　　Vegetable oil is not only an important source of essential fatty acids and vitamin E, but also makes food delicious and delicious. Children 1~3 years old should use 15~20g vegetable oil to cook food every day. After 3 years old, it can be increased to 20~25g per day. The vegetable oils consumed by children should be diversified. Soybean oil, peanut oil, linseed oil, olive oil, etc. are the best alternative or mixed food.

　　7. Soy products

　　 In the case of sufficient milk, children 1 to 3 years old do not need to emphasize daily intake of soybean products, those over 3 years old Children can choose soy products as appropriate. Soy products are a good source of high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, calcium and B vitamins.

　　8. Water

　　Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents 2007 pointed out that the best drink for young children is plain water. Children 1 to 6 years old drink at least 600 ml (3 glasses) of water every day.

　　The amount of the above various foods is a reference for making recipes for children from 1 to 6 years old. When making food for children, children''s taste characteristics and preferences should be fully taken into consideration, including the shape, size, color matching and tableware of the food. They should fully arouse children''s interest in eating, and avoid monotony and repetition. When it is found that the child has signs of partial eclipse and picky eating, parents should find their own reasons as early as possible, improve the cooking method and understand the child''s feelings about food, neither let it be left unchecked, nor stiff or force the child to eat a certain food.

　　 In short, helping children develop a good, balanced diet is not only a guarantee for the child’s healthy growth and development, it will also benefit the child for life.