1. Definition and symptoms of malnutrition in babies
Malnutrition refers to a disease in which the human body lacks or fails to absorb the nutrients it needs, leading to physical dysfunction and stunted growth and development. Symptoms of malnutrition in babies include: slow growth in height and weight; dry and flaky skin; sparse and dry hair; prone to illness and poor immunity, etc.
2. Causes of malnutrition in babies
1. Unreasonable diet structure: over-reliance on certain foods, ignoring the importance of other foods, or eating foods containing a lot of fat and sugar.
2. Digestive problems: Digestive problems will affect the absorption of nutrients.
3. Family environment: The family\’s economic conditions are poor and they cannot provide a rich and varied diet, or the children do not receive enough care and attention due to family relationship problems.
3. How to prevent and treat malnutrition in babies
1. Reasonable diet: Ensure that children eat a variety of foods such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits, meat and soy products, and avoid excessive consumption of a single food.
2. Increase nutritional intake: Supplementing children with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can be achieved by feeding nutritious meals or taking oral supplements.
3. Improve family environment: Improve family economic conditions, provide children with high-quality food and living environment, and establish a good parent-child relationship.
4. The impact of malnutrition on babies’ health
1. Impact on physical development: Long-term malnutrition of babies will lead to delayed physical growth and affect the growth of height and weight.
2. Lower resistance: Lack of necessary nutrients will cause children\’s resistance to decrease and make them prone to illness.
3. Impact on intellectual development: Babies need a lot of nutrients to support brain development during their growth. The lack of these substances will seriously affect intellectual development.
5. How to help your baby recover
1. Gradually increase the amount of food eaten: Start with small meals and frequent meals, gradually increase the amount of food eaten, and avoid feeding too much at one time.
2. Supplement necessary nutrients: Supplement the nutrients your child needs through oral supplements or nutritious meals.
3. Regular review: Take your children to the hospital regularly to check their health status, and make timely questions and adjustments.
6. Conclusion
Baby is the hope and future of the family, and it is the responsibility of every parent to ensure the healthy growth of the baby. Pay attention to a reasonable diet, increase nutritional intake, and improve the family environment to prevent and treat malnutrition in babies so that they can grow up healthily.
