Patient's question:
Baby is 1 year old, 8:30 AM - steamed eggs, 1 piece of mochi, 3 broccoli florets, milk once in the middle, 12:00 PM - a bowl of noodles, milk once in the afternoon, nap, 4:00 PM - steamed sweet potato, 3 broccoli florets, 6:30 PM - a bowl of steamed apples, milk once. Is the diet appropriate for the day?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify! Your diet plan for the baby is very appropriate. The baby's stomach capacity is limited, so it's better to eat small meals frequently. Before 18 months, you can give the baby two snacks in addition to three meals, with snack times in the afternoon and evening. After 18 months, it can be reduced to three meals with a little snack, with snack times in the afternoon. However, when adding snacks, pay attention to two things: first, the snacks should be sufficient but not excessive, and second, the snack times should not be too close to meal times to avoid interfering with mealtime appetite. More importantly, avoid giving the baby snacks at random, as this can lead to nutritional imbalance over time. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Sufficient intake of animal and plant protein is essential.