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The government wants to impose regulations on private practitioners. Some nutty bureaucrat comes up with a brilliant idea to earn more money for the “medical college owning politician” and they happily follow his tunes. They have no motivation to improve the government owned health sector, but want a piece of the pie from the private sector. Now the Doctors can line up in the politicians office to pay his monthly “hafta” so that he can run his business without any hazzle. Medical colleges which are running empty might get more patients as private nursing homes close down. Some brilliant brains may move to the neighboring state and establish their practice there, or try migrating abroad.The illiterate would clap their hands and say “ what a great service the congress government has done to help the poor”. But does it really?Let me share an experience with the bureaucrats working in our state of Karnataka. I happened to be in a meeting with a large group headed by the DC and all the parasites dangling below….and he announces the Government has announced Rs 400 per child to eradicate malnutrition! so he suggests the anganawadi workers get “Pediasure” powder (a locally available expensive milk powder based supplement). Then I raised the hand and asked him “what happens after the box is consumed in a week’s time?” and he looks at him wide eyed and “Duh…”! this is the state of affairs with parasites at the helm of our decision making bodies taking random decisions based on some ulterior motive and the press and public applaud them on some random announcements.So, go ahead, tell your friends on FB and Twitter, how irresponsibly the Doctors of the state are skipping work to strike on the roads…who cares. Doctors would find a decent job anywhere in the country or abroad…if they choose.

This is the biggest issue I faced too with my baby ,So in order to plan I healthy and balanced nutrition plan for my baby ,I started giving Pediasure to my toddler once he turned 2 years old as per my pediatrician recommendation.Trust me that's the only way he drinks his glass of milk happily twice a day .Also there are many other recipes too that can be made with it ,I try those dishes too .I give mix pediasure powder with kheer or ragi cookies or paratha rolls or like a spread on brown bread ..I am happy he eats them and is touch wood falling less sick ever since I started all this

My answer is in Indian context to be specific but most of the issues remain universal.Why do people buy Protein supplements for their children?Mostly because they are influenced by the advertisement showing protein supplements making babies stronger, taller, intelligent and with better immunity.Are they wrong in thinking so?They do not know which protein is needed and in what quantity? They also do not know if their diet is really deficient for this nutrient. They have poor knowledge of nutritional sources of proteins and their cost in comparison to these popular supplement brands. They also do not make efforts to know what these wonder powders really contain and in what ratio. They have no method to know the quality of protein contained in these products. There is mention of useful contents but no mention of harmful byproducts of production process and contaminants including Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury.Most of their children are neither in strenuous sports activities nor doing high intensity work outs, where protein supplements may be really indicated. Many of recipients are already well fed and this addition can only make them fat.Protein content of supplements and it’s cost:I am quoting 4 leading brands in India.Pediasure: 14.1 gm of Protein per 100 gm of powder costing Rs 10.6 per gm for Protein.Horlics: 13gm per 100 gm of powder costing Rs 3.21 per gmProteinex: 32 gm per 100 gm of powder costing Rs 3.93 per gmGraduate: 25gm in 100gm of powder costing Rs 6.7 per gramWe are not going here in to sources of these protein in different brands and their composition and biological value.If you are adding 2–3 teaspoons of this powder in baby’s milk, just calculate how much Protein are you adding. It makes only 1–2 gms.All these brands are full of sugar. Do you know how much?Pediasure 22.2 gm of sugar per 100 gm of powderHorlics 32gm of sugar per 100 gm of powderProteinex 32 gm of sugar per 100 gm of powder.Graduate 20 gm of sugar per 100 gm of powderSugar is added for taste (and to make the bulk with a much cheaper substance). Do I need to say anything about the utility/uselessness+harm of so much sugar in your baby’s drink?Are these supplements the only source of Protein for our children?You know that answer is NO. So many items in our daily diet contain Proteins and a balanced Indian diet provides enough of it in most of the circumstances.Natural sources of Proteins in our daily diet:Egg, fish and all sea food and all type of meat are rich sources of Protein. Egg white is 100% Protein and of highest biological value.There are plenty of items in vegetarian diet having good protein quality and content and making tasty recipes. Dairy products and legumes top the list. All cereals including rice and wheat contain Protein. Even vegetables and fruits contain some amount of it. Milk and curd are the mainstay of Indian diet. Paneer makes food tasty. Every family prepares one or other dal every day.Combination of different dietary items often make an ideal composition of protein by ‘mutual supplementation’ of it’s components. Dal-Chawal and idli-sambhar are the examples.Natural dietary items do not cost a bomb. A mid size egg provides 6 gm of Protein in Rs 4 to 5 while the same amount of Protein costs Rs 20 to Rs 60 in supplements.To conclude, we may say:Find out if your diet is deficient in ProteinDoes your child need extra Protein for any specific reason?Can it be supplied through natural sources that are easily available, of good quality and affordable?If supplementation is really needed, which is the best preparation?Protein supplements are clearly NOT THE VALUE FOR MONEY.Those who really need it, can’t afford it and those who can, hardly need it.