Top principles of nutrition for babies

As one of the "hot" topics that always get the attention of many mothers, baby nutrition is directly related to both physical and mental development. However, in order to give your child a healthy diet, first of all, mothers need to update the most basic knowledge. Mother must not forget the following 5 things!

1 / Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body
45-65% of the body's caloric source comes from carbohydrates. If your daily energy needs are around 2000, you should make sure there are 225-325 grams of carbs in your diet.

Once in the body, carbohydrates will be converted to energy to "feed" the body's activities, and the remainder is converted to glycogen, a complex type of carbohydrate polysaccharide. When carbohydrates are not available, glycogen is quickly converted to glucose immediately. Normally, the liver and muscles store glycogen, and can form enough "fuel" for two hours of vigorous physical activity.

To maintain a healthy baby's nutrition, mothers must first understand clearly about nutrition

2 / Refined carbohydrates are  not good for health
Is the word used to refer to the processed food that has been cleaned, maximizing the inclusion of carbohydrates in the food. The higher the level of refinement, the higher the carbohydrate content, the more fiber is eliminated, and the more easily the food becomes digestible. Therefore, refined carbohydrates are the main cause of obesity , fat metabolism disorders and cholesterol.

Mom can easily find refined carbohydrates in soft drinks, instant foods, cakes, candies ...

3 / Not all fat is "bad"
On average, each gram of fat will create 9 calories for the body. However, not all fats are like that.

There are many types of fat: saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and unsaturated fat. Each type of fat affects the body in a different way. To achieve balance, mothers should maintain a diet that includes 20-25% total fat and a balance between different fats.

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4 /  Using salt correctly is the "key" of health
Salt is essential for the normal functioning of cells in the body. A lack of salt can lead to dizziness and dizziness, which can lead to a coma. However, for children, too much salt in the body can cause kidney problems, and even affect brain development.

5 / The ability to absorb iron depends on the "source" of food.
Compared with the amount of iron from plants, the iron content from animals is more easily absorbed by the body. This is because certain ingredients in plants inhibit the body's absorption of iron . Therefore, vegetarians often need to get iron from other dietary sources. In addition, vitamin C is also one of the "additives" that makes the absorption process easier.