Question

My five-year-old child is deficient in zinc. What foods can be eaten to effectively supplement it?

Answer

  1. Consume a variety of natural foods, especially vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals.
  2. When introducing complementary foods at around four months old, start with rice cereal and wheat cereal. After weaning, grains remain the main food source. Whole grains contain germ and polysaccharides, which are rich in vitamins B and E, antioxidants that can enhance immunity and improve the function of immune cells. It is advisable to avoid giving babies highly processed foods that are high in oil and sugar.