Diet for 5 years old

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Hi..I have a 5 year old daughter with a weight of 18.4 kg and a height of 115 cm .Her weight was 3.2 kg.She looks thin . What diet should we give her to increase her weight.She had 2 episodes of loose motion and colitis this year because of which she was 2-3 weeks on a less fiber diet as well.

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Ms. Neema Yadav

Dietitian/Nutritionist 5 yrs exp Kolhapur

Recovering from loose motions and colitis , focus first on gut healing and gradual weight gain Foods to include: Rice, khichadi , soft dal, curd Banana, apple purée , Chikoo Boiled potato, sweet potatoes Homemade paneer , tofu , eggs Moong dal soup , vegetables soup Ghee Nut powder ( almond and walnuts) add in porridge Full fat milk or yogurt Avoid for 1-2 weeks Fried foods Chips, chocolate, packaged juices Excess spicy food Soft drinks Heavy cream rich foods For weight gain Give 5-6 small meals instead of 3 large Add ghee, paneer, nut powder, eggs regularly Ensure adequate sleep Encourage outdoor play to improve appetite

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Ms. Trupti Padhi

Dietitian/Nutritionist 17 yrs exp Bhubaneswar

Good evening pls connect through app directly.

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Ms. Somya Jain Dietitian/Nutritionist 9 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

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Please connect over cosultation to help you better

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