Question
My son hasn’t been eating dinner for the past two days, and he chews on his fingers during the day. Could he be deficient in calcium? He drinks two bags of pure milk every day, so how could he still be deficient in calcium? I want to know which vitamins he might be lacking?
Answer
These symptoms in your child could be due to a calcium deficiency. Although milk is rich in calcium, it’s not useful if the child cannot absorb it well. Therefore, while supplementing with calcium, it’s also necessary to adequately supplement with Vitamin D. It’s suggested to give your child some cod liver oil to help digest Vitamin D, and pair it with the consumption of calcium gluconate. Additionally, pay attention to a balanced diet, avoid faddy eating habits, and consume more meat, eggs, dairy products, vegetables, and fruits. Exposing yourself to more sunlight also helps promote the production of Vitamin D, thereby enhancing the absorption of calcium.