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Nutritional Guidelines For Special Children
Nutritional Guidelines For Special Children
Nutritional Guidelines For Special Children
Children
Submitted To: Mam Mahwish
Submitted By: Maria Maqbool
(2018-ag-2829)
Basics of Nutrition –Necessary for life
What is gluten ?
•A mixture of two proteins, gliadin & glutenin that give
flour a cohesive, elastic property to turn into dough
Present in wheat, barley & rye (oats <20%)
What is casein ?
•Primary protein found in mammalian dairy sources
Several variants according to order / species*
Present in milk, cheese & yogurts
Effects CNS
resulting in Autism
behavior
Feingold Diet
Avoid food wars. Keep your healthy food efforts fun and
friendly
Keep mealtimes pleasant and free from distractions like TV
Model good eating habits
Don’t use food for rewards or punishment
Learn appropriate serving sizes for your child’s age
Serve vegetables and fruits raw when possible, as they are
more filling
If chewing issues, serve soft foods like yogurt, steamed
vegetables, pureed fruits
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