
What to Eat for Micronutrient Deficiencies
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?

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.