Question
How should children with intellectual disability adjust their diet?
Answer
The dietary considerations for individuals with intellectual disability include the following points:
- For those with kidney Yin deficiency or heart-kidney disharmony, consuming foods such as goji berries, lily bulbs, lotus seeds, longan, and sesame seeds can help nourish the kidneys and calm the mind.
- For those with spleen deficiency leading to phlegm or phlegm obstructing the meridians, ingredients like codonopsis, safflower, atractylodes, and jujube can be consumed to strengthen the spleen, transform dampness, and refresh the mind.
- If there is blood stasis in the brain meridians, foods such as hawthorn, salvia miltiorrhiza, safflower, and walnuts can be consumed to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
- Adequate intake of foods rich in high-quality protein and various vitamins is recommended.
- Spicy, hot, and high-fat foods should be avoided. When a child is diagnosed with intellectual disability, parents should promptly take their child to a doctor and follow the guidance of a professional physician, avoiding self-medication for the child.