Nowadays, more and more people are vegetarians and it has become a trend. Some parents not only pursue strict vegetarianism themselves, but also let their children become vegetarians. However, many mothers are worried that a vegetarian diet will cause malnutrition in their children and even affect their growth and development.

In vegetarian diets, except for beans, which are rich in protein, other foods contain very little protein and have low nutritional value, which cannot meet the various energy needs of the human body every day. Long-term vegetarianism, due to insufficient protein and fat intake, will not only lead to malnutrition, but also significantly reduce the body's resistance, making it easy to get sick, and can also cause osteoporosis and fractures.

Children are in a period of vigorous physical growth and need comprehensive nutrition, and no one of the seven major nutrients can be missing. The seven major members are protein, carbohydrates (sugar), fat, minerals and trace elements, vitamins, dietary fiber and water. "Protein is the most important nutrient and can be called the building material of life. It, along with carbohydrates and fat, are the three major nutrients that provide energy for daily activities of the human body. Minerals and vitamins are also indispensable in growth and development, and dietary fiber is Acting as a scavenger for the human body, not to mention the importance of water.

Energy is the basis of survival, and its importance is irreplaceable. A study on children's dietary nutrition and behavior showed that the experimental period No. 1. Eat freely during the first month, with sufficient protein and energy. The child is very active, loves playing ball, riding bicycles, and taking short naps. In the second month, the same protein supply is maintained, but the energy intake is reduced by 10%, and the child still maintains the same amount. The same weight, but the time spent playing ball and cycling is reduced, and the time for naps is increased. In the third month, if the caloric energy intake is reduced by another 10% to 80% of the original, the activity will be further reduced, the growth will be stagnant, and the learning efficiency will be significantly reduced, which will affect the surrounding environment. The response of the environment is slow.

The fundamental purpose of ingesting food is to replenish energy. If the energy intake is sufficient, hunger will disappear and appetite will be satisfied. Food can be roughly divided into five major categories and eight sub-categories, namely cereals and potatoes. , meat, eggs, fish and poultry, milk and beans (including milk and soybeans), fruits and vegetables (including vegetables and fruits) and oils and hard fruits (also divided into oils and hard fruits). Cereals and potatoes provide energy. The main force after the weaning period, the energy from cereals and potatoes should account for more than 50% of the body's needs throughout the day. Meat, eggs, fish, poultry, and milk and beans are also rich in energy, and they provide the body with oil and hard fruit foods. 50% of the energy required. Vegetables and fruits are not energy-rich foods. This is why it is difficult to satisfy your hunger with fruits and vegetables alone.

Vegetarian advice for babies: Generally, the vegetarian period should not exceed one week, preferably three days. About 3 days, and it should be done when the baby is in good physical condition. Be cautious when the baby has a cold, fever or loss of appetite. Pay attention to rich and balanced nutrition, ensuring the intake of heat, protein, vitamins, especially B vitamins, calcium, iron and zinc. Intake. Vegetarian food seems not as delicious as meat, so mothers should pay more attention to cooking vegetarian food. The color, flavor and flavor can arouse the baby's appetite. Here is a tip: when cooking vegetables such as broccoli and potatoes, you can add cheese. Coconut milk is also good, nutritious and delicious.