IMPORTANCE OF AYURVEDIC DIETARY REGIMEN IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF CHILDREN

Dr. Sachin Sambhaji Mahadik* and Dr. Pravatkumar Dash

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a life science that focuses on promoting and maintaining human health. Lifestyle and diet are key elements that affect a person's health in today's technological and competitive age. Diet and eating habits play an important role in maintaining good health. Nutrition provides the building blocks for the development of new things. Dhatus are reservoirs of energy that come in all shapes and sizes. Dhatus are constantly being mined for energy. Therefore, supplementing with high quality Dhatu is essential. A balanced diet is important for this. In Ayurveda, food stimulates the mind. These Sattvic, Rajasic or Tamasic Gunas depend on the food we eat. Let my food be my medicine Health depends solely on what we eat. Strength, health, and life depend on Agni. But Agni is also constantly replenished with food. Therefore, in order to maintain Sama Agni, eating balanced foods is essential. Toddlers and preschoolers need adequate intake to reach their full growth and development potential. Malnutrition impairs children's cognitive development and their ability to explore their environment.

Keywords: Aahar, Agni, Ayurveda, Dhatus, Growth, Nutrition.