Question
A parent discovered that their 3-year-old child was diagnosed with mild anemia during a health check-up at kindergarten. Although the child’s diet seemed balanced, they often felt weak during physical activities. The parent is concerned about the impact of anemia on the child’s health and seeks professional advice.
Answer
Anemia is a common condition in children, often caused by malnutrition. Treating anemia requires not only appropriate medication but also a nutritional diet. Anemia can be caused by various factors, including congenital anemia, iron deficiency anemia, and anemia resulting from poor function of the stomach, liver, kidneys, or heart. It is recommended to consume foods rich in iron, such as lean beef, lean pork, milk, egg yolks, animal liver, and blood, as well as green leafy vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Particularly recommended foods include pork liver, egg yolks, seaweed, and black sesame seeds, which not only have high iron content but are also rich in vitamins to help promote