What foods help with growth and development?

Jun 14, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, my child has been eating poorly, losing weight, and not growing taller. What foods can help with growth and development?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Foods that promote growth and development mainly include: 1. Protein-rich foods: such as eggs, fish, milk, and lean meat. Protein is a fundamental nutrient for children's growth and development, supporting the development of bones, muscles, brain tissue, and organs. 2. Vitamin-rich foods: such as tomatoes, spinach, carrots, and pumpkin. Vitamins play an important role in promoting digestion and absorption of food, enhancing immunity, and supporting growth and development. 3. Calcium-rich foods: such as milk, shrimp, and oysters. Calcium is an essential element for bone development and helps support children's height growth. 4. Mineral-rich foods: such as calcium-rich foods like milk and soy milk; zinc-rich foods like oysters and shellfish; and iron-rich foods like spinach and animal liver. These minerals are crucial for maintaining normal physiological functions and body tissue health.