Question 1

what should   8 months child eat?

Accepted Answer

Most anything.: An 8 month old should not have whole cow's milk due to a risk of intestinal blood loss and anemia. He should not have anything that he could choke on, really anything that requires chewing. We used to think that it was better to wait until a child was older to give more allergenic foods like eggs, peanut butter, or fish, but we now believe that allergies are more common if you wait.

Question 2

why won't my child eat or drink?

Accepted Answer

No clue: Your best bet on finding out is to write down everything that is going on, what you have tried, and take it in with you to a scheduled visit. A good history, exam and testing if appropriate can define the issue.

Question 3

why must any child eat breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Break a fast: Children as well as adults fast, for practical purposes throughout the night. Your body is still " working" and consuming energy.
When you wake up in the morning, that energy is in a sense deleted. 
In order to learn, and jump start your metabolism you need to break the fasting and eat, replenishing the calories and giving the kids the " fuel" they need. The brain needs calories!

Question 4

is it ok for child 20 months old to eat kfc?

Accepted Answer

Baked ok: Don't agree with the whole concept of fast and fried food for children, however, if you grind up some baked chicken, that would be ok. The problem with fast food is the levels of sodium, the amount of processing chemicals in the food, and with a 20 mo old, a risk of aspiration of pieces too big and baby chokes. Beware of all fast food !

Question 5

how do i get my kids to eat healthier foods?

Accepted Answer

What's for dinner: Set the example of good eating with yourself, what is in your refrigerator and cupboards, what you make available to your family. First steps may include, less fatty snacks, more fresh veggies, washed and cut and easy for the kids to grab when grazing for munchies. Talk about nutrition, appetite, and how to seek information from food labels. Make it fun.

Question 6

what can i do to make my asperger's child eat?

Accepted Answer

Picky Eating: This can be brutal but is easily treatable.  Try these videos for some help!  it's all about food chaining.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c_sahznatc&playnext=1&list=plvrsnw1jvmxsrcw0hsky218dqc2c7ejor&feature=results_main.

Question 7

is it usual for an autistic child not to eat much?

Accepted Answer

Is he growing?: Kids with autism, frequently have trouble accepting different textures and flavors. As long as his rate of growth is normal, and he eats a variety of foods, stick with what he likes and little by little you can try adding new foods.

Question 8

how much candy is ok for kids to eat in one sitting?

Accepted Answer

Candy\ tooth decay: My brother had a great idea years ago. He would let his kids eat as much candy as they wanted but only at one sitting and only once per week. It's the amount of time that the candy is in contact with the teeth that causes tooth decay. Therefore limit it as much as possible but once per week regardless of amount is better that constantly all through the week. Sticky candies are worse that chocolate.

Question 9

does anyone have tips on getting kids to eat healthier?

Accepted Answer

Health Foods: The best way to get kids to eat healthier is to put healthy food on their plate. Don't keep junk food in the house. Kids eat what their parents model. Eat healthy foods yourself -- see what happens. And, don't get too uptight. I remember one of my sons was addicted to peanut butter and jelly and macaroni -- that's all he ate for months. Don't sweat the small stuffy.

Question 10

what is the best thing for a child to eat for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: For children of school age, a healthy breakfast should include a source of protein (milk, eggs, meat) and vitamins (such as with fresh fruit and fruit juices). Avoid sugary cereals and sweetened pastries!

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