What to Eat for Micronutrient Deficiencies

Jul 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The child is still young, and there's always a concern about not growing taller. I'm not sure if it's due to poor health or a deficiency in trace elements. I'd like to ask, what should be consumed for a deficiency in trace elements?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Generally speaking, lacking trace elements can be supplemented through dietary adjustments. The following are some common foods rich in trace elements: 1. Iron: Mainly found in animal-based foods such as red meats (beef, lamb, pork), animal organs (pig liver, chicken liver), and blood products (duck blood, pig blood). In addition, certain plant-based foods such as spinach and legumes also contain a certain amount of iron, although the absorption rate is relatively lower. 2. Zinc: Widely found in seafood, meats, eggs, nuts, and other foods. For example, oysters, fish, lean meats, egg yolks, and walnuts are all good sources of zinc. 3. Calcium: Primarily found in dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), soy products (tofu, soy milk), leafy green vegetables (spinach, rape), and nuts. 4. Iodine: Primarily supplemented through the consumption of iodized salt. In addition, seaweed, laver, and other seafoods are also rich in iodine.