Question
My baby is one year old. However, she is growing much slower than her peers. In terms of nutrition, we have always bought many nutritional supplements for her. Doctor, is the baby’s slow growth due to calcium deficiency? What should I buy if she is deficient in calcium?
Answer
Slow growth in children is often a possibility due to calcium deficiency. Generally speaking, milk is a good source of calcium. However, by one year of age, the baby has entered the stage of solid food supplementation. It is crucial to ensure proper digestion of food to prevent malnutrition and delayed growth. Also, it’s important to note that normal diet is very important. The nutritional supplements you mentioned are not the main issue and improper digestion of these supplements can also lead to malnutrition.