Home | Understand Diseases | Our Medicine | Science of Medicine | Merck Manual | Health Forum | About Us | Careers at MSD | Interactive Community | Contact Us | ¤¤¤å
  Understand Diseases > Asthma
separator
Understand Diseases > Asthma
Understand Diseases > Asthma
Healthy Living...Starts From Undrestand Asthma
What is asthma?
What are the symptoms of asthma?
'Five steps to healthy living'
Prevent an Asthma Attack
Work with Your Doctor to Control Asthma
Adequate Exercise
Balanced Diet
Know How to Manage an Asthma Attack
Conclusion
Treatment Pocket Plan
 
The information is provided by Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Respirology
 
Understanding asthma
Join UsDigital LibraryGameMediQuizHealth AssessmentHealth ServicePrint a CopyTell a Friend
          Step 4: Balanced Diet
 
There is no need to avoid any particular kind of food if asthma is managed properly. Inappropriate food avoidance will sometimes affect the absorption of important nutrients, thereby affecting the child's health and normal growth.
 
Avoid food with preservatives and MSG and encourage your child to eat unprocessed food that does not contain additives. Follow the "Healthy Diet Pyramid" for a balanced diet that promotes healthy growth.

Healthy Diet Pyramid
Step 4: Balanced Diet

Site Map Privacy Statement Terms of Use Copyright 2001 by Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Limited., Hong Kong Merck & Co., Inc (USA)