Healthy Diet for Children (0 To 10 Years): Easy, Nutritious, And Immune-Boosting Recipes

About The Book

Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator seeking to nurture your child’s growth with scientifically balanced and delicious food choices? Look no further. Healthy Diet for Infants and Children (0 to 10 Years) is your comprehensive handbook to building strong foundations for lifelong wellness, written by a team of expert food scientists and nutrition researchers.
This handbook is specially designed to support healthy growth in:
Infants (0–12 months),Toddlers (1–3 years),Preschoolers (3–5 years),Growing children up to 10 years
Each stage of childhood is matched with specific dietary needs, addressed through evidence-based nutrition, backed by NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) and ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) guidelines.
What Makes This Handbook Special?
25+ Wholesome, Kid-Approved Recipes
From nutritious porridges and colorful purees to immune-boosting snacks and balanced meal bowls, this book presents child-friendly recipes designed for both health and taste.
Clear Step-by-Step Methods with Images
Each recipe comes with visually supported instructions to simplify cooking for busy parents. Colorful pictures of each recipe encourage kids to eat better by engaging their senses.
Backed by Science – Trusted by Parents
Every recipe includes:
Nutritional composition charts
Macronutrient & micronutrient values
Recommended portion sizes by age
Tables showing calorie, protein, vitamin & mineral intake
These values are verified using ICMR-NIN guidelines to ensure optimal growth and prevention of common nutritional deficiencies like anemia, protein-energy malnutrition, and calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Nutritional Tables and Charts
Vegetarian & Saatvik Diet Principles
What Your Child Gains:
Stronger immunity & disease resistance, Enhanced brain & cognitive development, Healthy and steady weight gain, Improved digestion and gut health, Sound sleep & better energy levels, Balanced eating habits and reduced fussiness.

About The Author

Krishnaveni Rajamahendravarapu is an accomplished professional with an interdisciplinary background in B.Tech in Food Technology from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and holds a Master's degree in Finance and Business Analytics (Data Science) from IPE, Hyderabad. As an active researcher, she has published projects in reputed national and international journals, including the Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, and has contributed book chapters in Food Engineering and Food Science with Apple Academic Press, USA.

Gopinath Mummaleti is a Ph.D. candidate in Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia (UGA), where he specializes in food safety, ingredient technology, and fermentation. With a solid academic background in Food Science, Gopinath is deeply committed to advancing research in food systems to improve nutrition and food safety. His academic journey has been driven by a passion for enhancing the quality and safety of food, particularly in how these factors impact public health. Throughout his career, he has focused on applying scientific research to solve real-world problems, ensuring that food products are not only safe but also nutritionally balanced. Gopinath strives to bridge the gap between research and practical applications to promote healthier diets, contributing to long-term health and well-being.