How to supplement nutrition in cases of malnutrition
Sep 16, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Malnutrition should be improved by supplementing nutrients through food combined with medication. Foods generally include eggs, milk, lean meat, soy products, spinach, etc.; medications typically include compound amino acid injection, vitamin B12 tablets, zinc gluconate oral solution, calcium carbonate D3 tablets, and multivitamin tablets. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, lecithin, and various vitamins.
Nutritional deficiencies need to be improved through dietary supplementation combined with medication. Foods generally include eggs, milk, lean meat, soy products, spinach, etc. Common medications include compound amino acid injection, vitamin B12 tablets, zinc gluconate oral solution, calcium carbonate D3 tablets, multivitamin tablets, etc. Detailed explanations are as follows:
I. Food
1. Eggs: Rich in high-quality protein, lecithin, and various vitamins, the amino acid pattern of their protein is close to human requirements and is easily absorbed and utilized, providing raw materials for tissue repair and suitable for daily supplementation.
2. Milk: Contains abundant protein and calcium, as well as nutrients such as vitamin D, which can replenish the body's required nutrients, promote bone development and muscle growth, and serve as an important source for daily nutritional supplementation.
3. Lean meat: Includes pork, beef, chicken, etc., containing high-quality protein, iron, and B vitamins, which can improve anemia caused by malnutrition, provide energy for the body, and is suitable for moderate consumption.
4. Soy products: Such as tofu and soy milk, rich in plant protein, dietary fiber, and various minerals, are nutritious and easily digested, can supplement protein, and are suitable for people of all ages.
5. Spinach: Contains vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, etc., where vitamin C promotes iron absorption, and iron can improve symptoms of anemia. When combined with other foods, it can achieve a balanced diet.
II. Medications
1. Compound amino acid injection: Composed of various amino acids, it can provide raw materials for the synthesis of proteins in the body, suitable for malnutrition caused by insufficient protein intake, and should be administered intravenously under medical guidance.
2. Vitamin B12 tablets: The main component is vitamin B12, which can participate in red blood cell production and improve malnutrition caused by megaloblastic anemia. It should be taken orally according to the instructions or medical advice.
3. Zinc gluconate oral solution: Contains zinc gluconate, which can participate in the synthesis of various enzymes in the body, improve appetite loss and delayed growth and development caused by zinc deficiency, and should be used under a doctor's guidance.
4. Calcium carbonate D3 tablets: Composed of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3, it can supplement calcium, prevent and treat calcium deficiency, suitable for malnutrition accompanied by calcium deficiency, and should be taken under medical guidance.
5. Multivitamin tablets: Containing various vitamins and minerals, it can comprehensively supplement the micronutrients required by the body and improve malnutrition caused by vitamin deficiency. It should be used strictly according to medical advice.
Daily diets should emphasize diversity and balanced combinations to ensure adequate intake of various nutrients. Medication use requires identifying the type of malnutrition, with doctors determining whether medication is needed and the type of medication; self-purchasing and consumption are not recommended. If symptoms of malnutrition do not improve after adjusting the diet, timely medical consultation and examination are necessary.
