Question
What dietary approaches can be taken for children with iron and calcium deficiency? Can they drink water boiled with red dates as tea? The child is just one year old, and what are the available solutions at the moment?
Answer
Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, can be addressed by supplementing with iron. Foods rich in iron include pork liver, pork blood, egg yolks, and lettuce. Milk is the best source of calcium. Supplementing with vitamin D is beneficial for children and those exposed to sunlight, as it promotes calcium absorption. Consuming foods high in calcium or those that promote calcium absorption is recommended. For instance, milk (human milk, goat milk, etc.) contains abundant calcium and can absorb sufficient amounts. Animal livers, egg yolks, fish, meat, and legumes are rich in vitamin D and can facilitate calcium absorption. Vitamin D in plants and animals is converted into endogenous vitamin D through ultraviolet radiation.