Essential minerals for babies - calcium, iron, zinc

Minerals are essential nutrients for the growth and development of babies. Lack of minerals may cause symptoms such as malnutrition in babies! The minerals your baby needs include: calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, iodine, copper, zinc, manganese, and cobalt!

The topic shared today is about the essential minerals for babies - calcium, iron, zinc!

Zinc:

According to the latest survey conducted by the China Institute of Food Hygiene, the zinc deficiency rate of children in China is as high as 60%, which means that one in two children is zinc deficient.

Zinc can not only promote the growth and development of children's brain, but also promote the growth and development of tissues and cells including bones, teeth, blood, hair, and other important coenzyme elements such as calcium and iron bioavailability.

Zinc is a good nutrient to supplement, but it is recommended that you supplement your baby before or after breakfast! At the same time, zinc is also a nutrient that is relatively easy to lose, and it should be replenished to the baby on time!

Iron:

Babies aged 6 months to 2 years old are prone to anemia if their body lacks iron! The main effect of iron on babies is to promote the synthesis of hemoglobin and myoglobin, and prevent iron deficiency anemia; It can improve anemia, hyperactivity disorder, physical growth retardation, intellectual defects, and other diseases.

"However, iron is a relatively difficult element to supplement, and it is highly irritating to the intestines and stomach. It is recommended to supplement it to the baby after lunch. If you want better results, you can also supplement vitamin C, which can increase the iron absorption rate by four times.".

Calcium:

"It plays a crucial role in the development of a baby's bones. Adequate calcium nutrition can continuously calcifie and lengthen the cartilage, allowing the bones to develop well and eventually grow taller.".

The daily calcium requirement for infants and young children is:

0-0.5 years old 300 mg/day

0.5-1 years old, 400 mg/day.

It is recommended to supplement calcium after dinner before going to bed. This period of time can not only promote sleep, but also help the baby grow taller.

When Bao Ma supplements her baby with the three major elements of "calcium, magnesium, and zinc" in daily life, she should follow the principle of "early zinc, late calcium, and noon iron". These three elements are all essential minerals for a baby's growth and development. A baby should eat a balanced diet every day to ensure healthy development. Your body is great!