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Is the Mediterranean diet good for kids, too? |
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Is the Mediterranean diet good for kids, too?
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Darrell Miller | 02/05/17 |
Date:
February 05, 2017 02:59 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Is the Mediterranean diet good for kids, too?
Putting kids on a diet can be dangerous for them because kids have certain needs. They are still growing and need the proper fuel to do that. This talks about this and about the Mediterranean diet in particular. Before putting kids on any type of diet ask a doctor and do your own research so you don't hurt them.
Key Takeaways:
- The easy-to-follow Mediterranean diet involves eating mostly vegetables, fruits, legumes, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish.
- Though the diet also includes skim or low-fat dairy products, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children consume whole milk until age 2, Johnson said.
- Nuts are also included in the Mediterranean diet, but the academy considers whole nuts to be a high-risk food for choking and recommends caution for children under age 4, Johnson said. And, though the Mediterranean diet includes a modest amount of wine, alcohol is illegal to consume until age 21 in the United States.
"The easy-to-follow Mediterranean diet involves eating mostly vegetables, fruits, legumes, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish."
Reference:
//www.cnn.com/2017/02/01/health/mediterranean-diet-kids-study/index.html
