The Diet of Newborns and Young Children.

Newborn children and infants urgently require all the elements of nutrition since their bodies are still developing.

Although babies receive a good amount of calcium from breast milk, they also require vitamins and fats. Mashed beans can supplement breast milk and provide babies with iron, which helps in the formation of strong bones and teeth.

If appropriate amounts are not given, the child may face problems and illnesses such as rickets and low blood pressure. Infants should be given foods like yogurt and whole-grain cereal. Fatty elements in food create energy, helps the brain develop, keeps skin and hair healthy, and protect the young child against infections.

Due to malnourishment, hundreds of children are dying in the Palghar district of Maharashtra every year.

Gift of Nutrition took this problem into their own hands.

On 6th June 2021, a seminar was held where we raised Rs. 84,000 to fight malnutrition in the tribal villages of Maharashtra. We have been able to feed 840 children with this money.

We hope to continue to make a difference in the lives of these children with your support.

Visit our Support Us section on our website to know more.

Written by

Nishq Nerlekar.