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In the beginning

In the current process of children's growth, children's calcium supplementation has become an inseparable topic for parents. What kind of supplementation method, different calcium supplementation The advantages, disadvantages, nutritional content, etc. are all issues that parents are concerned about. We would like to raise some thoughts on children’s calcium deficiency~

This article will tell you how to choose dairy products and the calcium deficiency in dairy products. What problems it may cause, and provides a variety of calcium supplement methods, advantages and disadvantages, etc., paying attention to children's physical and mental health growth and nutritional needs.
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Note: Infant milk powder is from 0 to 36 months old, and children's milk products are from 36 months to under 16 years old.

1. Why should we pay attention to calcium supplementation for children?

For children under 16 years old, calcium deficiency may cause the following problems:

1. Rickets (calcium deficiency may cause rickets, which It is a bone development disorder characterized by bone softening, deformation, bending, and slow tooth growth)
2. Bone pain (calcium deficiency may cause bone pain, especially when sleeping at night, such as cramps)
/>3. Problems such as inability to concentrate (calcium deficiency may also affect the normal development of the nervous system, leading to inattention and decreased learning ability).

In order to prevent and treat calcium deficiency, the following methods are commonly used to supplement calcium:

1. Dietary adjustment: Increase the intake of calcium-rich foods, such as milk, soy products, fish and shrimp, etc.

2. Baking in the sun: Proper sunbathing can help the body synthesize vitamin D and promote calcium absorption.

3. Drug supplements: Calcium supplements can be used appropriately under physician advice.

The daily amount of calcium required in each period is different:

So daily calcium supplementation is key for children.

It should be noted that children of different ages have different calcium requirements, so a calcium supplement plan should be formulated according to the specific situation. At the same time, if a child has severe symptoms of calcium deficiency (such as lower than average height, calcium deficiency found during physical examination, etc.), he should seek medical treatment in time.

2. Which one is better for children? Dairy products OR soy products OR seafood OR drugs

If you are sure to supplement calcium, then in terms of calcium supplement measurement, drugs are the most cost-effective and fastest. The cost of calcium supplement per tablet It can cost 2 cents/day/person (basically free if you include medical insurance), but long-term consumption of calcium tablets can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, milk-alkali syndrome, hypercalcemia and other adverse reactions, including Kidney stones etc. Unless medically necessary, it is not recommended that children take calcium tablets (calcium supplements) for calcium supplementation.

The next best thing is soy products, dairy products, and seafood.

First of all, exclude seafood. Seafood requires secondary processing, such as fish and shrimp, which need to be steamed and cooked. In this time when everyone is at work, there is no time to go to the kitchen, and cooking is done every day. It is estimated that seafood will not take too long, so seafood is not the best way to supplement daily calcium.

If you choose soy products, the products are relatively single, and children such as soy milk powder and tofu will not eat them for a long time. At this time, milk products with various drinking methods fully meet the requirements. .

There are pure milk, yogurt, cheese and dairy products for you to choose from.

3. How to choose a dairy product?

Common dairy products are simply divided into two types: solid and liquid.

Solids: such as cheese and milk powder.
Liquids: pure milk, yogurt, yogurt drinks, etc. Including deeply processed butter, condensed milk, etc.

For a child, give him a choiceGood dairy products need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Understand the ingredient list: choose dairy products with simple ingredients and avoid too many additives and sugars. The ingredient list should only have basic ingredients like cow’s or goat’s milk.

2. Confirm the shelf life: Choose fresh dairy products, pay attention to the shelf life and production date of the product, and try to choose products with a shorter shelf life.

3. Understand the source of milk: Choose milk products from reliable milk sources, which usually have higher quality assurance. You can check the information on the product packaging to learn where the milk comes from.

4. Pay attention to nutritional content: Choose dairy products rich in protein, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients, which help to maintain good health.

5. Try different types: Different dairy products have different tastes and nutritional values. You can try different types of dairy products to obtain more comprehensive nutrition. .

6. Be aware of allergy issues: For people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy, you need to choose special types of milk products, such as lactose-free milk or soy milk wait.

   In short, to choose good dairy products, you need to carefully check the product packaging and ingredient list to understand the nutritional content and origin of the product, and pay attention to allergies and personal taste preferences.

The general nutrition ingredient list "Raw cow milk" and the ingredient list focus on the calcium and protein ratio. Some mothers should pay attention to Sodium(The main component of table salt), as shown belowNutritional composition table of Mengniu Future Star Double Pure Milk

That is, it is made from pure milk, not "modulated milk" (I will talk about "modulated milk" later).

When choosing dairy products, read the product packaging and ingredient list carefully to understand the nutritional content and sources of the product. More importantly, pay attention to allergies.

4. Dairy products recommended for children

Generally, milk contains It does not contain DHA (DHA mainly exists in deep-sea fish, algae, egg yolk and other foods). In addition to ordinary milk yogurt, milk with DHA added is obviously better. Adding DHA to milk can bring certain benefits (DHA is A polyunsaturated fatty acid that is very important to the human body and plays an important role in the development of the brain and retina). Adding DHA to milk can allow you to consume DHA while drinking milk, thereby supplementing DHA.

In addition, milk itself is also a nutritious food, containing a large amount of protein, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients. When taken together with DHA, it can play a complementary role and more comprehensively meet the nutritional needs of the human body. At the same time , DHA can also promote the absorption and utilization of calcium, which is helpful for bone health.

So simple dairy products can no longer meet the requirements, so Mengniu EnterpriseMengniu Future Star Double Pure Milk, native DHA + calcium, not only meets the demand for DHA, but also meets the demand for high calcium supplements

5. Why does milk contain DHA? Why is DHA milk recommended? Isn’t this “modulated milk”