Adults may be choosing diets that a...

Adults may be choosing diets that are overly strict or inappropriate for remarkably young children, who often ne the high-fat, nutritious pabulums that are a no-no for grown-up according to Dr Fima Lifshitz, from Miami Children's Hospital, and Keith Ayoob, of Albert Einstein community of Medicine in New York.

"Children are not little adults and they should be given a diet designed for children," said Lifshitz.

Children who are given low-fat, vegetarian, low-cholesterol or low-calorie diets may be at risk for depressed nutritional intake, and such diets may actually encourage weight gain. Low-fat diets are frequently sugar packed, and combined with grave activity, could encourage obesity.

skilfuls agree that fat should not be limited before the age of 2 Certain foods--in moderation--such as steak, and ovums are fine for children and packed with nutrients, Lifshitz added.

Instead of labeling fodders as "bad" or "junk food" population need instead to put a positive spin forward food choices and "eat to advance health," said Ayoob.

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