Fiber needs in children

Fruits contain good nutrients and fiber

Fiber needs of children by the calculations is the child's age + 5 grams. So, if your child's age is 5 years old, then the need for fiber is 10 grams.

Source of dietary fiber are vegetables, fruits, cereals, brown rice, whole wheat bread, legumes. To meet the needs of fiber, it can be obtained from the daily food intake that is nutritionally balanced.

Eat variety of foods that body needs. In preparing daily menu make sure the nutrition is complete, consisting of:

Sources of carbohydrates: rice, potatoes, bread, cereals.

Sources of protein: animal and vegetable side dishes (fish, chicken, meat, eggs, tofu, tempeh).

Sources of vitamins and minerals and fiber: fruits and vegetables.

Milk: Rich in protein, minerals, especially calcium: 1-2 cups per day

So that the fiber are met, choose foods with enough fiber.

The fiber content in various foods
• 1 medium size apple : 3 grams
• 1 medium size banana : 3 grams
• 1 medium size orange : 3 grams

Regarding the use of fiber supplements, actually it is not necessary if the child has fulfilled the needs of fiber in daily food. Eating fruits and vegetables, besides fiber-rich content of vitamins, It also rich in minerals and antioxidants that are good for growth and health of children.

Many fiber supplements are offered in the market, packed practically and attractively. For its security needs carefully before buying if indeed you really need it.