Tea plays an important role in the beverage market in Taiwan Province Province. However, are teas such as black tea and milk tea suitable for children? Liao Jiayin, a nutritionist in the Nutrition Treatment Department of Fengshan Hospital in Kaohsiung, reminded that according to the 1 released by the Fu Wei Department on 20 18? The nutrition manual for 6-year-old children suggests that parents should limit their children's intake of caffeinated drinks such as black tea and milk tea, so as not to affect their emotional and physical and mental development.
The Handbook of Infant Nutrition published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare 20 18 points out that the number of children aged 2 to 5 drinking "tea drinks" in Taiwan Province Province has greatly increased; However, tea contains caffeine, which may have adverse effects on children, including:
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1. Caffeine is a * * * substance:
Everyone has different tolerance to caffeine, and children are more likely to consume too much caffeine when drinking tea, which affects the possibility of growth and development. Caffeine will excite the stomach and central nervous system, which may have a negative impact on children's emotional and physical and mental development.
2. Caffeine and tannin can inhibit nutrient absorption;
Caffeine will hinder the absorption of iron, and tannin in tea will also inhibit the absorption of calcium and iron, which will affect the growth and development of children. When drinking caffeinated drinks, it is recommended to avoid eating with foods with high iron content.
Recommended reading: Babies are not allowed to drink water for six months. Drinking too much will lead to water poisoning.
3. The sugar and additives in tea are unhealthy;
Tea in the market often has a high sugar content. Excessive drinking may not only affect the normal diet, but also lead to obesity due to excessive calorie intake. In addition, if you drink milk tea, it is easier to ingest bad additives such as trans fat, which is not good for your health.
Dietitian Liao Jiayin reminded that "boiled water" is the most suitable drink for human needs. Remind parents to let their children develop the habit of drinking water from an early age and avoid using sugary drinks instead of boiled water, which is healthier.
Expert consultation: Liao Jiayin, nutritionist of Nutrition Therapy Department of Fengshan Hospital in Kaohsiung.