4 essential nutrients for baby food, did you know?

To better understand the important role of each group of nutrients, mothers can consult Dr. Le Kim Hue - Specialist 1 on Nutrition and Food Safety.

1. Powdered sugar - essential energy source for your baby

In order for your baby to be healthy, enough energy to move, mothers should pay attention to adding carbohydrates to the baby's weaning diet. Because these substances when entering the body will be converted into glucose, supporting the baby's brain to operate smoothly and control the activities of other motor organs such as flipping, crawling, crawling ...

From the 8th month onwards, because the baby needs more energy, the mother should provide about 95g of carbohydrates each day and let the baby get used to the solid foods gradually, which means that the mother gradually increases the amount of flour, keeping the same. amount of water.

2. Protein - The foundation for a strong baby's body

During the weaning period, in addition to the essential energy for increasing physical activities, the baby's body also needs a source of protein to build muscle, improve the immune system, and help the body resist the invasion of microbes. harmful bacteria, at the same time forming and perfecting the nervous system to help children smarter.

According to research by nutrition experts, the need for 6-7 months old baby is about 14g protein / day (about 80g meat or lean fish) and babies from 8 - 9 months are 18g protein / day (about 100g or lean fish). Mother should provide regular protein for your baby by incorporating a variety of meat, fish, milk, eggs, shrimp, crab and beans, beans, peanuts, sesame into the snack menu! Small tip for moms is minced beef or pork cooked with flour or porridge is a simple meal that has plenty of protein for babies in the period of 7-9 months!

3. Fat - helps your baby eat better

Fat not only provides more energy, but also stimulates the appetite in children, supports the good absorption of oil-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). That is why mothers do not forget to add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, equivalent to 20 grams of fat / day, to your baby's meal. In particular, natural oils such as sesame oil, or olive oil, peanut oil, soybean oil ... are also very good, helping children add beta carotene (precursor of vitamin A) and Omega-3 every day to brain, eye, skin, and heart development.

4. V itamine and minerals - enriched meals, nutritious

In the first months of weaning, children only need a small amount of vitamins and minerals each day, but if they are lacking, it will endanger their immature health. From 6 months of age, iron will help babies develop brain, reduce the risk of thinking and motor impairments, so they need about 11mg iron / day. Meanwhile, zinc supports baby's growth, vitamin A helps babies to have bright eyes and healthy skin. Mother should also pay attention to supplementing vitamin C to increase the resistance of the baby, along with B vitamins to support the immune system and nervous system, promote cell development. Foods rich in minerals and vitamins with rich flavors and colors for your baby to learn about and "curious" about the new world of foods are found in beef, chicken, fish, eggs, fresh milk, and potatoes. potatoes, broccoli, soybeans, avocados, fresh fruits, whole grains and green vegetables ...

To ensure all 4 nutrients for your baby during the first weaning period, mothers can choose RiDIELAC Weaning Powder Rice Milk or Milk Oats with the sweet sweetness of rice or the refreshing taste of Oats and the aromatic sweet milk flavor. Familiarity will help your baby get used to a new, easy-to-digest food full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals for your baby. In particular, RiDIELAC Milk Rice and Milk Oats also supplemented with starch, fiber from Rice and Oats, beneficial microorganisms Bifidobacterium, BB-12TM, helping children develop brain and support digestive health. immunity, balance in quantity and quality for baby's little stomach. Mom can also change baby's meal with flavors such as Pig Carrot, Beef, Vegetable, Spinach Pig, Chicken, Vegetable, Eel Carrot Green Bean, Chicken Peas Oat… for your baby to eat better.

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