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
Main indication for additional administrationmineral - its deficiency and diseases caused by calcium deficiency. In other cases, a balanced diet is sufficient. Child's diseases that require calcium supplements:
- 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.
A child also needs additional doses of the mineral during periods of active growth, from 3 to 7 years of age, and during adolescence.
What kind of calcium is best for children: in the form of food or drugs
Calcium enters the child's body withconsumed food, as well as when prescribing calcium therapy. Calcium gluconate in tablet form is used for oral administration. In emergency cases, to relieve cramps, stop bleeding, eliminate acute allergic reactions, intravenous calcium chloride is used. The dosage of calcium gluconate is calculated based on the child's weight and age. Children under 6 months do not need additional calcium intake, as they receive it from mother's milk and special adapted mixtures. The daily intake of the mineral for children:
- From 6 months up to a year – 0.2-0.27 g;
- from 1 year to 3 years - 0.5-0.6 g;
- from 3 to 8 years - 0.7-0.8 g;
- from 8 to 14 years old - 0.9-1.3 gr.
Increase the dose of medications on your own,prescribed by a specialist, it is impossible, it can lead to deterioration of mineral absorption and hypercalcemia - excess calcium in the blood. Not only special preparations, but also food products help to saturate the growing organism with the necessary amount of calcium. Products-leaders in mineral content per 100 grams of weight:
- Basil – 370 milligrams;
- parsley – 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 products cannot be entered intothe child's diet, as they often turn out to be allergenic or are not absorbed by the child's body. Then, instead of a diet, medications are used to replenish the lack of calcium and prevent its deficiency. It is up to you to decide what calcium to give your child, but before using medications, consult a pediatrician. Read on:
