The Capital Institute of Pediatrics’ “Doudou Baby Parenting Guide”: Misconceptions about baby nutrition supplements, moms should not make the same mistakes again!

Dou's mother was worried that Doudou would not have enough to eat.

Insufficient nutrition,

So I fed him madly.

I always think that the more you eat, the fatter you get.

The better your body will be.

This concern is likely to become

Baby's "sweet burden".

In this issue, we invited Director Wang Xiaoyan ,

Can you tell us how to feed scientifically ?

When the baby is in a period of rapid growth and development,

Need more nutrients to support

But if you eat too much,

The energy and nutrients consumed exceed the body's consumption .

That will lead to overnutrition .

On the contrary, it is not conducive to the healthy growth of the baby.

What are the effects of eating too much on your baby’s health?

1. Excess protein

Infants and young children's body organs are not yet fully developed.

Unable to bear the task of metabolizing too many nutrients.

If you consume too much protein for a long time ,

Excess protein that cannot be absorbed by the body

It will be converted into fat.

Make the baby show symptoms of obesity .

In addition, these remaining proteins

And because it cannot be excreted from the body,

It will damage the baby's digestive function.

This can cause the baby to have fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

2. Excessive fat

If the baby consumes too much fat and accumulates in the body,

It can increase the burden on the heart, liver and other internal organs.

Obese children will suffer from high blood pressure in adulthood .

The risk of hyperlipidemia and diabetes is greatly increased.

3. Micronutrient Deficiency

Babies who eat a lot usually have more energy or

Excessive intake of energy-producing nutrients

For example, excessive intake of carbohydrates and fats,

Rich in fiber, vitamins

The intake of foods rich in vitamins and minerals is relatively low.

Therefore, if infants and young children eat a lot and are picky eaters for a long time ,

It will cause a deficiency of certain nutrients in the body.

Leading to nutritional imbalance,

Malnutrition occurs.

4. Increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause indigestion

The digestive system of infants and young children is not yet fully developed .

The secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes is small, and the activity of enzymes is low.

Excessive intake of food will put a heavy burden on the digestive system.

Affects digestion and absorption.

The baby has bloating, hiccups, gurgling stomach,

Frequent farting, bad breath, sour and smelly stools, etc.

Associated with indigestion,

Long-term indigestion can also cause vomiting,

Symptoms of difficult bowel movements, constipation, or diarrhea.

5. Affects sleep

As the saying goes, "If your stomach is not in harmony, you will not sleep well."

Generally speaking,

The gastric emptying time of breast milk is 2-3 hours .

The gastric emptying time of milk is 3-4 hours .

Some mothers worry that their babies are hungry.

Feed the baby as soon as he wakes up . The baby keeps eating milk at night.

It causes abdominal bloating, restless sleep, and easy awakening.

Long-term lack of sleep will affect your baby's health .

How can we eat right?

1. Balance coarse and fine grains

Make sure your baby eats the right amount of whole grains every day .

It is not only beneficial to the growth and development of the baby,

Eating habits in adulthood

And lay a good foundation for good health.

2. Balance the types

The baby's complementary food should be diversified and not biased.

3. Balance the five flavors

Sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, salty,

All five flavors complement each other.

Too much or too little of a particular taste,

Both are bad for health.

4. Balance between hot and cold

There is an ancient saying

"Hot food hurts bones, cold food hurts lungs.

"Hotness does not burn lips, coldness does not freeze teeth",

That means the food temperature should be moderate.

It doesn't burn your mouth when it's hot, nor does it cool your teeth when it's cold .

So as not to hurt the delicate oral and esophageal mucosa of the child.

5. Balance hunger and satiety

Don’t let your baby go hungry.

Don’t let your baby eat too much.

Encourage your baby to sense hunger and fullness .

Develop a good habit of eating regularly.

Healthy snacks can be added between meals.

6. Balance between fast and slow

No matter what food you eat,

Always remind your baby to chew the food before swallowing.

Eating too fast can damage a child's delicate digestive tract.

Chewing slowly is more conducive to nutrient absorption .

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• Wang Xiaoyan, Children's Nutrition Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics
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