1. Infant (0-6 months): Breast milk or formula milk is the main food source for infants. At this stage, there is no need to add any solid food.
2. Baby (6- 12 months): Try adding some complementary foods, such as mushy vegetable puree and fruit puree. Common vegetables are pumpkin, carrot, spinach, peas and bananas.
3. Young children (1-3 years old): can gradually transition to family meals, including all kinds of vegetables, fruits, cereals and protein food. Common vegetables are broccoli, sweet pepper, cauliflower, potatoes and so on.
4. Preschool children (3-6 years old): You can continue to try all kinds of vegetables and add some new food types, such as meat, fish and beans. Common vegetables are tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers and green peppers.
5. School-age children (7- 12 years old): With the increase of age, the dietary needs will also change. At this stage, we should ensure that they eat enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meat and low-fat dairy products. Common vegetables are spinach, cabbage, asparagus, onion and so on.
In short, providing children with diversified vegetables and fruits is the key to ensure that they get adequate nutrition. Children of different ages may need different nutrients, so the diet structure should be adjusted according to their growth and development. When adding new foods, we should gradually increase the variety and quantity to ensure that children can adapt to new eating habits. If in doubt, please consult a professional doctor or dietitian.