Question
Doctor, does a 3-month-old baby need to supplement trace elements? My colleagues all say that it should be supplemented. Is that true?
Answer
According to surveys, animal foods contain significantly more zinc than plant foods, and the absorption rate of zinc is also higher. Among them, oysters and mullet have the highest zinc content. It is recommended that parents give their children more animal foods such as lean meat, pork liver, and fish, which are rich in zinc. If the baby is formula-fed, starting from 4 months after birth, parents should pay special attention to adding complementary foods rich in zinc elements to help the baby absorb zinc, such as minced lean meat, egg yolks, fish puree, and walnut powder.