In this article we’ll discuss about the nutritional deficiency in child and what preventive measures needs to be taken to overcome the nutritional deficiencies in the children.
Have you noticed that the prevalence of stunted growth in children has increased, the reason behind these factors are the poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle during the initial stage of development and the growth . It is important to determine whether our children are well nourished or not because nutritional deficiency not only limits the physical growth of the children but also the mental development of the child.
Make sure your children develop good eating habits from the early stages. The best way to ensure that your children never runs out of nutrition are listed below:
- Determine the Common Nutrients or Vitamins Deficiency : Even if our child is eating well, then also they might developed nutrition deficiencies due to variety of health conditions such as difficulty in metabolism, decreased digestive enzymes , etc therefore routine vitamin screening test and nutrition test should be done regularly to determine if our children is suffering from ny kind of nutritional deficiency and based on that modification in their lifestyle should be done and if needed you can consult with your doctor too.
- Say no to Junk Food: Teach your children to always say no to the junk foods . Sugary and processed food is linked to hyperactivity (a condition in which a child may feel attention deficit and they start doing impulsive behaviours such as constant talking, seeking for attention, etc) in the children. Therefore such kinds of foods should be avoided in children.
- Increase the Protein Intake: Make sure that your children have an adequate amount of protein in their diets as it is important for the growth and development of the children. Protein is a must for muscle buildup,brain development, etc . Children who suffer from protein deficiency also experience symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Increase Their Fibre Intake: If your children's diet lacks fibre then they are likely to suffer from low energy levels and weak immune system. Fibres are very important as they help in boosting the digestive health and make sure that your children's diet is packed with different kinds of fibres.
- Vitamin D: In today's generation children avoid playing outdoor games and indulge themselves in indoor games and mobiles and parents encourage this practice also because they think inside is safe but this is very wrong because vitamin D, which is one of the most important vitamin responsible for the bone health, cholesterol production and mental health. Vitamin D is mainly derived from the sun.make sure that your child spends at least half hour in the sun that too early in the morning also include vitamin D rich foods in their diet such as eggs, fish oil etc.
Test to Diagnose Nutritional Deficiency
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Note From Ganesh Diagnostic Center
Nutrition deficiency is very common among childrens and it can be due to a variety of reasons. It is important to determine the reason behind the nutrition deficiency as only after the correct diagnosis an effective treatment plan and lifestyle modifications can be done accordingly. Therefore, book your screening test in Delhi with the Ganesh diagnostic center and get 100% accurate results with a discount of up to 50% off.
FAQ’s
What is the medical term for nutritional deficiency?
The medical term for the nutritional deficiency is malnutrition
What are the symptoms of nutritional deficiency in the children?
Children who have a nutritional deficiency have mental growth, low amount of energy, stunted growth , weakened immune system , etc
What is the best source of vitamin D?
Sunrays are the best source of vitamin D
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