Patient's question:
The baby is one year old this year. However, she grows much slower than her peers. In terms of nutrition, we have always bought many nutritional supplements for her. Doctor, is the baby's slow growth due to calcium deficiency? If it is a calcium deficiency, what should we buy?Doctor's answer:
The child's growth is slow, and a common reason is the possibility of calcium deficiency. Generally, milk is a good food for calcium supplementation. However, at the age of one, it is already in the stage of enhancing complementary foods. It is essential to provide sufficient digestive support for food, otherwise, malnutrition and growth retardation may reappear. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to a normal diet. The nutritional supplements you mentioned are not the main issue. Moreover, inappropriate digestive supplements can also lead to malnutrition.