Children’s diet: nutritionist for children

The new fad among mothers is to summon a nutritionist expert in make children eat well🇧🇷 She takes care of putting on the table not just good food, but generous portions of food discipline.

“Don’t look at chicory with a disgusted face.” “Let’s try the food willingly.” These phrases are commonplace in the food education plan proposed by Rio de Janeiro nutritionist Tania Bottino. She believes that speaking firmly commands respect at mealtimes – and every child needs boundaries. “Since babies, little ones use food as a form of manipulation. And mothers are so busy or guilty that they give in easily. It is necessary to put order in the mess and dedicate time to teach how to eat”, she says.

Infant feeding specialist for more than a decade, she earned the nickname of Supernanny das Dietas from her clientele for giving consultations at home. At the mini-clients’ house, she weighs and measures the little ones, checks the results of medical tests and listens to her mother’s complaints and wishes – if necessary, she goes to the supermarket. In consultations, she teaches desperate mothers, grandmothers and nannies how to overcome occasional tantrums and prevent the meal table from becoming a battlefield.

Aline Bieites, from Rio de Janeiro, invited Tania to solve different dilemmas regarding child nutrition. The lessons this mother learned can help you in your home. Check out:

Laura’s mother, 10 years old, psychologist Aline Bieites, was concerned about her daughter’s high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. “She ate french fries and pasta almost every day and refused to try healthier foods,” she says. Tania imposed gradual changes on the menu. Her secret was making tasty substitutions and reducing quantities. “The regular chocolate milk was replaced by light. We created a notebook and the menu included the foods she liked best”, says Tania.

In the first week, Laura grumbled at lettuce salad, sautéed vegetables and rice and beans. With her mother’s insistence and support from Tania, who explained to the girl the importance of taking care of her health, broccoli, spinach and cauliflower earned Laura an 8 right after the third week. So that she would not be discouraged, the weekend was released. Today, she gladly swaps sweets for watermelon.

Complaint of mother in trouble – High rates of cholesterol and triglycerides and overweight.

Diagnosis of the nutritionist – Child in the obesity range, incorrect diet and compromised self-esteem.

Action plan – Diet, exercise and encouragement to try new foods.

Laura’s reaction – In the first week, I complained that the food was bland. On the first day of the new menu, he ate spinach with a disgusted face. Two weeks later, she started to like it and joined the new foods for good.

Results (ten months of treatment) – Lost 4 kilos, grew 5 centimeters and gained more disposition. Cholesterol dropped from 253 to 157 milligrams. “She ate french fries and pasta almost every day and refused to try healthier foods”