In order to make the babies thrive, we always rack our brains to provide them with nutritious food. Malnutrition is like a killer lurking in the dark, quietly hindering the healthy growth of children. Today, we will uncover the serious harm of child malnutrition to growth, so that parents can be vigilant and build a solid nutritional defense line for their babies!
Obstructed physical development: the hidden worry of short stature and emaciation
Malnutrition will seriously affect children's physical development. Insufficient intake of nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamins will lead to skeletal and muscle development retardation, resulting in low height and weight of children. It pains me to think that the children next door are alive and kicking, but their baby is short and thin because of malnutrition.
Immune decline: a nightmare of frequent diseases
Malnourished children have low immunity, just like a fragile soldier, who is often bullied by viruses and bacteria. They are prone to colds, fever and even severe pneumonia and diarrhea. Whenever a child is sick, parents are anxious to give their children all their immunity. But in fact, the most effective way is to supplement children with enough nutrition and enhance their resistance.
Brain Retardation: A "Silent Killer" Affecting Intellectual Development
Malnutrition not only affects physical development, but also seriously damages children's brain development. Iron deficiency will affect the synthesis of neurotransmitters, and then affect children's attention, memory and learning ability. Looking at the children who work hard, but always behave mediocre, parents can't help wondering if there is something wrong with their intelligence. In fact, many times, malnutrition is the chief culprit of mental retardation.
Anemia strikes: pale and listless.
Iron is an important raw material for hematopoiesis. Anemia occurs when children are malnourished, especially when they lack iron. Anemic children are pale, listless and have no strength, just like a withered flower. When the child's rosy face becomes pale and weak, how can parents not worry?
Coping with malnutrition: overall balance, diet first.
The most fundamental way to avoid malnutrition in children is to provide them with a comprehensive and balanced diet. Mothers can become nutritionists and fill their children's bowls with all kinds of food every day, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, meat and dairy products. A diversified diet can ensure that children take in comprehensive nutrition.
Regular inspection and timely intervention.
In addition to the daily diet, it is also important to take your child to the physical examination regularly. The doctor will check the growth and development of the child and evaluate the nutritional status of the child through blood tests. If signs of malnutrition are found, the doctor will give timely intervention advice.
Malnutrition is not terrible, but there are ingenious ways to prevent it.
Although malnutrition in children is harmful, it is not an invincible enemy. As long as our parents carefully observe and intervene in time, malnutrition can be effectively prevented and treated. Don't let malnutrition become a stumbling block to children's growth. Let's take care of the babies' health together and let them thrive!