Proper nutrition is one of the vital aspects for the health and development of children.... The choice of food in the early years of life can have a great impact on the physical, mental and emotional development of children.... This article discusses the importance of proper nutrition and key points for parents.. Proper nutrition in childhood is very important due to the speed of growth and development during this period.. It can lead to problems such as underweight, weak immune system and delayed growth... ### 2... Several factors influence children's food choices, including: - **Family experiences:** The eating habits of parents and siblings can shape a child's eating pattern... - **Social environment:** Friends and peers can also have a great influence on children's food choices... - **Access to healthy foods:** The availability of fruits, vegetables and healthy foods should play an important role in paying attention to children's nutritional needs.. Important food groups: - **Proteins:** includes meat, chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products, which are essential for tissue growth and repair... - **Carbohydrates:** Bread, rice, pasta and whole grains that provide the energy needed for daily activities... - **Healthy fats:** Includes olive and avocado oils... Vegetables that are essential for the safety of the child's system and general health... ### 4... Parents in the management of children's nutrition - **Variety of food:** Parents should try to introduce a variety of foods so that children get to know different flavors and textures....- **Cooking together:** Involving children in the cooking process can increase their interest in healthy foods....- **Snack management:** Choosing healthy snacks such as fruit, nuts and yogurt instead of high-calorie and sweet snacks... ### 5.... Conclusion Proper nutrition is essential for the healthy growth of children, and parents play an important role in the formation of their eating habits.... According to the points raised, parents can help improve the health and growth of their children and provide a healthy foundation for their future.... **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or drug information.. It is not intended to be comprehensive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate potential diagnostic and treatment options. This information does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient. Risks or benefits of using drugs. I reject this information or its use. * Among the medical services provided in the office are periodical examinations of children, periodical monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodical care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodical problems during infancy, periodical mental and physical evaluation of children. > *Special services provided by Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*