You can give the child calcium in the productnutritionPhoto: Getty The actively developing organism needs a stable intake of calcium, since without this mineral it is impossible to form the bones, teeth and nervous system of the baby.
When calcium intake is especially necessary for a child
The main indication for additional admissionmineral - its deficiency and diseases, which are provoked by a lack of calcium. In other cases, a fairly balanced diet. Diseases of the child, which require the intake of calcium preparations:
- Food and non-food allergies;
- nervous disorders - depression, apathy and excitability;
- psoriasis and other skin diseases;
- hypotension of muscles;
- rickets;
- thyroid disorders;
- poor blood clotting.
In additional doses of mineral the child also needs during active growth, at the age from 3 to 7 years and during the teenage period.
What kind of calcium is best for children: in the form of food or drugs
Calcium enters the body of a child withconsumed food, as well as in the appointment of calcium therapy. For oral administration, calcium gluconate is used in the form of tablets. In emergency cases, for the removal of seizures, stop bleeding, eliminate acute allergic reactions, intravenous calcium chloride is used. The dosage of calcium gluconate is calculated from the weight of the child and his age. Children under 6 months do not need additional calcium intake, as they receive it from mother's milk and special adapted mixtures. Daily intake of mineral for children:
- From 6 months. up to a year - 0,2-0,27 gr;
- from 1 year to 3 years - 0,5-0,6 gr;
- from 3 to 8 years - 0,7-0,8 gr;
- from 8 to 14 years - 0,9-1,3 gr.
Independently increase the dose of drugs,appointed by a specialist, it can not, this can lead to a deterioration in mineral absorption and hypercalcemia - excessive calcium content in the blood. Saturate the growing body with the necessary amount of calcium helps not only special drugs, but also food. Lead products for mineral content per 100 gr. weight:
- Basil - 370 milligrams;
- parsley greens - 245 mg;
- white cabbage 210 mg;
- sardine - 382 milligrams;
- dried apricots - 80 mg;
- sesame - 780 mg;
- almonds - 264 milligrams;
- beans - 150 mg;
- hard cheeses (average) - from 500 to 1300 mg;
- cottage cheese - 154 mg;
- kefir - 120 mg;
- sour cream - from 80 to 120 mg.
Some foods can not be introduced into the dietchild, because they often are allergenic or not absorbed by the child's body. Then instead of a diet to replace the lack of calcium and prevent its deficiency used medicines. What kind of calcium is given to a child, it's up to you, but before using drugs, consult a pediatrician. Read further:
