Is feeding more milk a benefit or a disadvantage? Know the right quantity and right time for good health of children. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: In our India, the meaning of children is taken to be ‘milk’. As soon as the child grows up a little, he starts running behind the parents with a glass. We have been taught since childhood that the more milk you drink, the sooner you will become tall and strong. But should there really be no limit on milk?

Nowadays parents are very confused about how much milk is right to give to their child in a day. The truth is that milk is definitely nutritious, but instead of being beneficial, it can also cause harm. Let us understand today in simple language what mathematics actually is.

How much milk is enough in a day?
According to nutrition experts, the needs of children of every age are different.

• 1 to 2 year old children: They require about 2 to 3 small cups (about 400-500 ml) of milk a day. Giving too much milk at this age makes the child eat less food.
• Children aged 2 to 8 years: For these also 2 glasses (about 500 ml) are enough.
• Children above 9 years: They can be given a little more milk i.e. 2.5 to 3 glasses because they are growing rapidly.

What is the ‘right time’ to feed milk?
This is a question which remains a matter of debate in every household. Some say give it in the morning to get energy, while others say give it at night.

• Morning time: If your child is active and can digest milk in the morning, then it is good to give milk with breakfast. But remember, don’t send them to school just by drinking milk, also give them solid breakfast.
• Night Time (Best Choice): According to science, it is best to drink lukewarm milk before sleeping at night. This helps in better sleep and the body is able to absorb calcium better at night. Just remember that there should not be too much sugar in the milk.

What problems can occur from feeding too much milk?
It has often been seen that children who keep drinking milk throughout the day, anemia (blood deficiency) Complaints start being made. The reason for this is that milk fills the stomach, but it does not contain iron. Due to full stomach, the child does not eat pulses and vegetables, due to which the body does not get iron. Apart from this, excess milk can also cause constipation.

A little advice for parents
Consider milk as a part of the child’s diet, not the entire diet. If your child is very picky about drinking milk, then you can give him calcium through alternatives like curd, paneer or cheese. Force-feeding can create irritability in the child’s mind towards food.