My Child Hates Meat!by Teresa McEntire | More from this Blogger 20 Feb 2006 11:22 AM Many children do not like meat, mine included. But there are a lot of other protein sources that are kid friendly. Providing your child with alternate sources of protein will ensure that they have the protein they need for their growing bodies. The Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein are based on body weight and age, according to nutritionists at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. To figure out the amount of protein your child needs: find your child's age, in the chart below, then multiply the protein amount by your child's weight.
The chart below shows the amount of protein contained in common food items.
Most vegetable protein sources are incomplete and need to be combined with other sources to provide all 8 essential amino acids. These food combinations, like the ones listed below, provide a complete protein.
Look for some high protein, meatless (although meat can be added), meal ideas that the whole family can enjoy in the Foods Section of Families.com. Learn more about Teresa McEntire  Teresa McEntire grew up in Utah the oldest of four children. She currently lives in Kuna, Idaho, near Boise. She and her husband Gene have been married for almost ten years. Relevantparenting tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags diet, eating, meat, protein Discuss this article
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