Milk is the ideal calcium-rich food, while soy products are also rich in calcium. Animal bone soup contains a high amount of calcium as well, and adding more vinegar during cooking can increase the solubility of calcium ions.
Children with rickets may suffer from calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, leading to the condition. They require supplementation of calcium and vitamin D.
If a child doesn’t eat well, it might be due to weak spleen and stomach function or a deficiency of trace elements. It’s recommended to take the child to the hospital for trace element testing to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. You can try adding some freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices to adjust the child’s taste. If diagnosed with weak spleen and stomach, consider giving the child Shenling Baizhu Powder and Jianwei Xiaoshi Oral Liquid. If it’s due to a zinc or calcium deficiency, consider supplementing with Gancao Zinc and Longmu Zhuanggu Chongji etc. and continue supplementation for about a month. Hope the child grows up healthily.
During their growth period, babies should avoid consuming high-cholesterol seafish like shark and cuttlefish. At the same time, eating a variety of sufficient vegetables and fruits can help balance cholesterol levels. Additionally, while swimming is beneficial for health, excessive frequency and prolonged duration may be harmful to children’s spines. It is recommended to swim once a week, with each session not exceeding 10 minutes.
Children not eating well might be due to dyspepsia, and can consider medication treatment or adjusting the diet.
Children may lack calcium due to a deficiency in vitamin D or poor absorption, requiring the supplementation of various nutrients.
