The physical needs of children vary according to many different factors, the most important of which are age, chronic diseases and interim status passed by the child, however, general discussion of the physical needs of children requires talking about the stages from birth to puberty, and communities are interested in studying the physical needs of children because of their impact on the health of society as a whole.

Physical needs of children according to all ages

Physical needs of children at birth: Early childhood is one of the most important stages of childhood in terms of physical, psychological and personal aspects. The child at birth grows faster than the growth rate at the older age. This requires more attention to take into account the physical needs of newborn.

Physical needs of children before the age of five: The child at this stage is characterized by rapid brain and motor development, because the child at this stage, learns the largest amount of information about life and environmental surroundings, and the largest part of his personality, emotions and ways of dealing with the surrounding factors are consisted, at this age.

Physical needs of teenage children: Teenage is a very sensitive and dangerous age, many parents’ note that their children are very hungry at this age and are matched by this good nutrition, a high activity and energy that children enjoyed at this age.

Each of the above stages is considered to be very important, and the physical needs of the children should be taken into account in particular and different from the other stages. The necessary food ratios differ from any material suitable for the growth of children, depending on their age.

The physical needs of children also include the physical needs of pregnant women, which is intended to study the physical needs of the fetus, as the stage of embryos is also a very important stage, and very sensitive and also affect the subsequent stages of the child's life.

The study of the physical needs of children is not only a matter of progress, but also a study aimed at the overall health of the society as a whole. Many training institutions, including the British Academy for Training and Development, are involved in educational and awareness-raising courses to ensure a healthy generation, by providing the physical needs of children in accordance with their age.