Five points to be kept in mind while planning a diet for a pre-school child are :
1. Meals should be served at regular intervals in a pleasant way.
2. Pre-schoolers enjoy colorful meals and that should be taken care of.
3. Favorite foods should not be served too often at the cost of nutrients.
4. It should supply adequate amounts of essential nutrients as calcium, phosphorus, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Iron.
5. It is good to give appetizing beverages such as fruit juices and flavored milk to the children. Part of milk can be served in the form of curd/buttermilk, kheer, custard, ice¬cream etc.
