Question
A nine-month-old boy drinks formula milk every morning, followed by half an apple. At noon, he eats noodles with four shrimps. After his nap, he has some corn, taro, purple sweet potatoes, and eggs, and also drinks a cup of yogurt. He has dinner in the afternoon and eats bananas and other fruits in the evening. Is this child at risk of nutritional excess? Please enlighten me, thank you.
Answer
At the age of two, it’s important to ensure a balanced dietary intake to avoid deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Focus on vitamin D drops, 400 units per day, which help with calcium absorption and promote growth. The child needs to consume about 350-500 milliliters of milk daily, advocate for natural foods, balance the diet, and aim for approximately 50 grams of eggs, 100-150 grams of grains, 150-200 grams of vegetables, 150-200 grams of fruits, and 20-25 grams of vegetable oil each day. Try to reduce salt intake, choose easily digestible home-cooked dishes, avoid fried foods, eat less fast food, and drink less sugary beverages, including lactic acid drinks.