Children need sufficient nutrition as they gradually grow up. Only when all trace elements in the body are normal can children have a strong and healthy body and grow up quickly. If the mother can understand the symptoms of a child's deficiency in certain trace elements, she can supplement them, so that the child can grow up quickly. So what are the symptoms of zinc and iron deficiency in children? Let's watch together.
What are the symptoms of zinc and iron deficiency in children
1. If the child is iron deficient, they will always feel that they are not gaining weight, their weight will not increase, they will be lighter than the standard weight, and their complexion will be pale. If the child is older, they will directly say that they are tired, and they will also have difficulty concentrating, slow reactions, and low understanding ability of everything.
2. If a child is zinc deficient, the most common symptoms are always burning in the mouth, developing oral ulcers, not growing tall, being much shorter than children of the same age, and always having fever and colds, mostly caused by respiratory or bronchial diseases.
How to ensure a balanced nutrition for children
Every meal contains protein, and the types are consumed alternately. In terms of protein, breast milk/formula powder; Meat and eggs are the main foods. On the basis of ensuring milk intake, meat intake is also important, as red meat can provide abundant iron; Fish can also provide DHA. Moreover, it is necessary to provide children with fresh fruits and vegetables, which can help them absorb different nutrients.
Many children who are not tall or picky eaters are caused by calcium and zinc deficiencies, so parents must pay attention when their children grow up. Provide children with more meat and eggs, as well as fruits and vegetables, in order to provide them with more comprehensive nutrition and promote faster physical growth.
