If your child is having trouble gaining weight, here are some ways to hide extra calories. Powdered Skim Milk Add 2-4 tablespoons to 1 cup milk. Mix into puddings, potatoes, soups, ground meats, vegetables, or cooked cereal. Corn Oil, Margarine Add to puddings, casseroles, sandwiches, vegetables, soups, cooked cereal.
Cheeses Give as snacks or in a sandwich.
Add to casseroles and potatoes. Dried Fruits Serve as snacks or mixed into cereals or desserts. Ice Cream Use in milkshakes. Wheat Germ Add a tablespoon or two to cereal. Mix into cookie batter, casseroles, puddings, etc.