Question
My child has yellowish skin, weakness, and a lack of appetite. The doctor diagnosed them with a bit of anemia. This is the first time they’ve had a similar situation, and I don’t know how to supplement nutrition. I need advice and assistance.
Answer
Firstly, it’s important to understand that the main cause of childhood anemia is often picky eating. Therefore, parents should try to prevent their children from being picky eaters to avoid affecting their growth and development. Additionally, anemia is not just caused by iron deficiency and comes in various types. When supplementing nutrition for a child with undetermined anemia type, the following precautions should be taken:
- Medication: Conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause of the anemia for targeted treatment.
- Outdoor Activities: Moderate outdoor activities help increase metabolism, promote growth and development in children, and maturity of various organs and systems.
- Diet: Consume foods rich in iron, such as whole grains, green vegetables, red meat, eggs, and dried fruits.
- Avoid snacks and caffeine-containing beverages to ensure balanced nutrition. In summary, avoid picky eating and ensure balanced nutrition to prevent and improve childhood anemia.