122 Where There Is No Doctor 2011
ONE YEAR AND OLDER:
After a child is 1 year old, he can eat the same foods as adults, but should
continue to breastfeed (or drink milk whenever possible).
Every day, try to give the child plenty of the main food that people eat, together
with ‘helper’ foods that give added high energy, proteins, vitamins, iron, and minerals
(as shown on p. 111) so that he will grow up strong and healthy.
To make sure that the child gets enough to eat, serve him in his own dish, and let
him take as long as he needs to eat his meal.
Children and candy: Do not accustom small children to eating a lot of candy and
sweets or drinking soft drinks (colas). When they have too many sweets, they no longer
want enough of the other foods they need. Also, sweets are bad for their teeth.
However, when food supply is limited or when the main foods have a lot of water or
fiber in them, adding a little sugar and vegetable oil to the main food provides extra
energy and allows children to make fuller use of the protein in the food they get.
THE BEST DIET FOR SMALL CHILDREN