The children of the Satsuki family eat an amazing amount of food since they were young, and they can easily eat a small bowl of rice before they are two years old, which is quite rare among children of the same age. Many parents even use him as an example of encouraging their children to eat more. However, as time passed, Satsuki found that although the child was strong, the height growth was not significant. Worried, she took her child to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
After the doctor's understanding and diagnosis, Satsuki learned that the child's diet and habits may be Xi root cause of the problem. As the saying goes, snacks can cause health problems, but Satsuki never thought that staple foods could also bring hidden dangers. The doctor explained that your child's eating patterns can lead to nutritional imbalances that can affect her normal growth and development.
If your child is well fed, he will definitely be able to grow taller?
Many parents and parents often have the misconception that eating more food will promote their children's height growth. Indeed, sometimes we wish our children could eat more, as if one more bite of food would help them grow a centimeter taller. However, the reality is not so simple.
In fact, proper hunger is beneficial for a child's growth. The ancients said: "If you want children to be safe, you must divide hunger and cold." This means that proper hunger stimulates the secretion of growth hormone, which is beneficial for bone growth. Conversely, if a child overeats every meal, the body will put a lot of energy into digesting the food, which can lead to a decrease in the secretion of growth hormone. In this case, the child may experience the phenomenon of "eating too much and growing slowly".
Therefore, it is ideal to keep your child seven to eight points full. Generally speaking, older children will tell you that they are full, while younger children may show a decrease in interest in food, no longer actively chew, and may even resist food.
So, if your child doesn't want to eat, is it okay to eat sweets instead? Many parents think that it's better for their children to skip meals but be willing to eat sweets than to be hungry. However, this is a misunderstanding. Excessive sweets can cause your child to consume too many free sugars, which do not provide the key nutrients your child needs to grow, such as high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals. Long-term dependence on sweets will not only lead to nutritional imbalance, but may also affect the normal height growth of children.
High food vs. fat food
Children's growth and development is the focus of every parent's concern, and diet plays a crucial role in this process. First, focus on key nutrients for your child's bone health, including calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. These minerals are essential for the building and maintenance of bones and can be found in milk, shrimp skin, eggs, seeds, and soy products.
In addition to this, protein is the building block of the body's tissues. Seafood, peanuts, lean meats, and eggs are all sources of high-quality protein. In particular, it is important to note the importance of vitamin D, which not only helps in the absorption of calcium, but also promotes healthy bone growth. Vitamin D is naturally available from marine fish, eggs and butter.
In addition, the moderate intake of fat should not be neglected. Reasonable sources of fat include nuts, meat, and some dairy products. Parents are advised to make a reasonable diet plan for their children, such as one egg per day, a moderate amount of meat (50-100 grams) and enough milk (about 500 ml).
While talking about promoting healthy weight growth in children, we also need to be wary of some foods that are not good for health. For example, high-calorie, high-fat foods such as sausages, fried chicken, burgers, and cakes can easily lead to excess fat accumulation. Some supplements and supplements, if used incorrectly, may interfere with your child's normal endocrine system.
In addition, foods that are cooked out of season and meat that contain hormones should be avoided as much as possible. In order to balance their children's diet, parents should moderately control their children's intake of staple foods and sweets. It is recommended to choose healthy foods that are low in oil, salt, and sugar, and minimize the intake of snacks.
Finally, it is also crucial to monitor your child's weight gain. The ideal rate of weight gain is no more than 2-3 kg per year. Parents should monitor their child's weight regularly and set a good example for their child by setting a good eating Xi through their own behavior.
How to get a good night's sleep in winter?
To ensure your baby's sleep comfortably, a proper room temperature is crucial. The ideal temperature should be maintained at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. In environments where there is no heating, it is especially important to pay attention to the choice of bedding. First, choose a lightweight and warm bedding, such as a silk duvet, which is warm and breathable at the same time, suitable for your baby's delicate skin and developing respiratory system. Secondly, if the temperature is cold, you can lay a blanket under your baby and then cover it with a quilt. This "sandwich" type of covering method can effectively keep the heat insulated.
As for night lighting, it should be minimized, as studies have shown that even dim light can interfere with your baby's melatonin secretion and affect sleep quality. However, activities such as nighttime feeding may require the use of a night light. For babies under 3 months of age, the impact on night lights is relatively small because their endocrine system and circadian rhythm are not yet fully developed. At this stage, a night light can be used as needed. But for babies over 3 months old, it is recommended to choose a night light with warm colors and try to use dark light to reduce the impact on your baby's sleep. If your baby is Xi falling asleep under the light, consider using a timed night light that turns off automatically when your baby falls asleep.