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!) ...
"Sunday ho ya Monday roz khao ande" , This commercial on TV shows the popularity of eggs in our diet. This is the most commonly consumed animal product in the world. They are so versatile, that they can be a part of breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eggs are easily available and cheap. Most commonly chicken eggs are consumed. They are powerhouse of nutrients. Nutritional Information per 53 g serving: Calories 70 Cal / 292.88.kJ Fat 5 g Cholesterol 195 mg Sodium 65 mg Carbohydrate 1 g Protein 6 g The vitamins and minerals of an egg and how they benefit you: NUTRIENT BENEFIT Iron Carries oxygen to the cells, helps prevent anemia – the iron in eggs is easily absorbed by the body Vitamin A Helps maintain healthy skin and eye tissue; assists in night vision Vitamin D Strengthens bones and teeth; may help protect against certain cancers and auto-immune diseases Vitamin E An antioxidant that plays a ro...