India, June 2 -- As children grow, their nutritional needs change to match their development. Nutrition is the supporting pillar of their different developmental phase, right from the first years of life to the teenage growth spurt.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Bhawna Garg, Dietician, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital,Kaushambi, unpacked on how nutrition plays an important role in the growing years of a child.

She said, "Nutritional needs differ significantly across different age groups, indicating changes in growth, development, and physiological demands."

The dietician shared a guide, detailing the nutritional needs for every age bracket:

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