Question
“What foods are beneficial for the recovery of children with delayed cognitive development? My sister has found that her child seems to have issues with cognitive development and is not yet able to pronounce pinyin. I would like to know what foods are helpful for delayed cognitive development?”
Answer
“Delayed cognitive development refers to the slowing down or abnormal sequence of growth during the growth and development process. Its incidence rate is between 6% and 8%. Children need a normal external and internal environment to grow and develop normally. All factors conducive to children’s growth and development will affect their growth to some extent, leading to delayed development. Cognitive delay should be treated according to its etiology. Common causes include deficiencies in trace elements, anemia, and abnormal brain development due to diseases. Zinc supplementation can effectively treat delayed cognitive development. It is recommended to consume foods rich in zinc, such as coarse grains, tofu, beef, mutton, fish meat, lean meat, peanuts, sesame seeds, dairy products, etc. In addition, walnuts are also a good choice. One way for children to practice language basics is through imitation.”