Nutritional requirement of school children

Nutritional requirement of school children Though it is a latent period of growth there are several activities to pack in the child’s day now. Retaining her/his energy is therefore very crucial. Nutritional requirements are the same for both boys and girls upto the age of years after which there is a change in some of the nutrient requirement for boys and girls. You may recall that the energy requirements for girls remain almost the same throughout but they need increased amounts of protein, iron and calcium to help bone growth and preparation for menarche. Boys of - years need enough calories to maintain adequate reserves for the spurt in their growth during adolescence. Table : Recommended Dietary Allowances of School Age Children ( – Years) (Recommended by ICMR) Nutrients Age (in years) - - Boys Girls Energy (k. cal) Protein (g.) . . . Fat (g.) Calcium (mg.) Iron (mg) Vitamin A Retinol (µg) OR Β Carotene (µg) Thiamine (mg) . . . Riboflavin (mg) . . . Pyridoxine (mg) . . . Folic acid (µg) Ascorbic acid (mg) Vitamin B12 (mg) . - . - . - Niacin (mg)