Common symptoms of zinc deficiency in infants
1, anorexia: picky eaters, anorexia, refusing to eat, generally eating less, the baby has no hunger and does not take the initiative to eat;
2. Eating strange things is called pica. For example: biting nails, clothes, eating toys, hard objects, eating hair, scraps of paper, raw rice, wall ash, mud, sand, etc.
3. Slow growth and development, 3-6cm lower in height and 2-3 kg lighter in weight than the same age group;
4, low immunity, frequent colds and fever, repeated respiratory infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, hyperhidrosis, night sweats, etc. ;
5. There are white spots on the nails, long barbs on the fingers, and a map tongue (irregular red and white patterns on the surface of the tongue);
6. hyperactivity, slow reaction, inattention and poor learning ability;
7, vision problems: decreased vision, easy to lead to night vision difficulties, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and so on. ;
8, skin damage: when trauma occurs, the wound is not easy to heal; Susceptible to dermatitis and intractable eczema;
9. Adolescent sexual retardation, such as: male genitalia testicles and penis are too small, testosterone content is low, and sexual function is low; Female breast development and menstrual cramps are late; Both male and female pubic hair appeared late;
10, recurrent oral ulcer.
The most convenient way to supplement zinc for your baby is to eat. What are the main food sources of zinc?
According to the determination, the zinc content of animal food is higher than that of plant food. Amino acids produced by protein decomposition of animals can promote the absorption of zinc, and the absorption rate is generally around 50%. Zinc mainly exists in marine products and animal viscera. There is almost no zinc in children's favorite water, staple food and eggs, and there are not many vegetables and fruits containing zinc. Oysters, lean meat, pork liver, fish, egg yolk, shrimp skin, laver, sesame seeds and peanuts have high zinc content, so babies can often eat this kind of food.
Recommended zinc supplement recipe
1, chestnut porridge
Raw materials: chestnuts, rice
Practice: 5 chestnuts are peeled and chopped. Add water to the pot, add chestnuts to boil, add a handful of rice, stir and cook until cooked, and then feed.
2. Egg yolk milk paste
Raw materials: eggs, milk
Practice: 1 Boil the eggs in water (about 6 minutes), take out the yolk and mash it, stir it with milk into cakes or porridge, and feed it directly to the baby.
3. Flammulina velutipes
Raw materials: Flammulina velutipes, Chinese cabbage gall (rape), ham, ginger, peanut oil, salt, monosodium glutamate, oyster sauce and water starch.
Precautions for zinc supplementation in infants
1. Only in a balanced environment can zinc be more easily absorbed by the human body. Therefore, parents should not only let their children eat more meat with high zinc content, but also eat more fruits and vegetables. A balanced diet is very important.
2. Exercise can promote the metabolism of the human body and improve the absorption rate of zinc supplementation. Children can exercise properly when supplementing zinc.