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5 Year Child Having Having Fresh Cheese Daily. Is It Good For His Health?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Aug 2012
Question: My nephew is having fresh Cheese (like from Amul's cheese) daily. He is 5 years old. Is it good for his health?
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Answered by Dr. Ketan Vagholkar (19 minutes later)
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Cheese is undoubtedly a very healthy product. It is extremely XXXXXXX in proteins and calcium.Therefore ideal for children of growing age.A small piece once everyday at breakfast will be good for health.
Overeating may be fattening and can also cause increased flatulence.
I hope this answers your querry.
With regards
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5 Year Child Having Having Fresh Cheese Daily. Is It Good For His Health?

Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Cheese is undoubtedly a very healthy product. It is extremely XXXXXXX in proteins and calcium.Therefore ideal for children of growing age.A small piece once everyday at breakfast will be good for health.
Overeating may be fattening and can also cause increased flatulence.
I hope this answers your querry.
With regards