Few of my friends are always worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again. The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child. Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems . Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...
Milk is a child's first food. For first 6 months of life exclusively mother's milk is recommended while after that also milk remains as major food throughout life. There are many types of milks like buffalo / cows/ goat milk, almond milk, soy milk etc. Milk is rich in Calcium and Vit.D which are required for healthy denture and bone growth and healthy muscles. Milk also has varying amount of fat which is important for healthy brain. Nutrition value: Milk is a power house of nutrients. It is not only rich in calcium and Vit.D but also rich in high quality protein, carbohydrate , Vit B12, fatty acids and other trace minerals. Milk is easily available and easy to digest. It can be sterilized easily by just boiling. Nutrition Facts Breast milk Ensure Milk, 1% fat Milk, 2% fat Milk, 3.7% fat Milk, nonfat Milk, whole, 3.25% fat Powdered milk Milk, 1% fat Amount Per 100 grams 1 cup (244 g) 1 quart (976 g) 100 grams Calories ...