16 December 2023 00:31 |
Updated: December 16, 2023 02:32
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illustration of a sick child (source: freepik)
Having active, healthy and cheerful children is the dream of parents. So that children do not get sick easily, parents need to take preventive steps so that the child’s growth and development is optimal. Children’s nutritional needs are not just calories obtained from main meals, snacks and drinks which are characterized by feeling full.
It is important for parents to pay attention and be selective about what their children consume so that other nutritional needs such as protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, iron, and so on are met. If not, this will have an impact on the child’s health status in the near or long term, making the child vulnerable to illness.
Healthy food and drinks include main meals, snacks or refreshments, and drinks that have good nutritional status and are free from preservatives, colorings and artificial sweeteners.
Talking about children’s immune system, there are typical children who are sensitive or allergic to certain types of food or drinks so that after consuming them the child becomes sick, for example suddenly having a cough and runny nose.
There are also children who are “immune” to all types of food and drinks so that it does not affect their health, aka the child remains fine after consuming them. Don’t let parents immediately “be proud”, they should review what food and drinks their children consume, especially food and drinks with preservatives, for example. You need to be aware of the dangers of preservatives in food and drinks which are likely to have an impact on children’s health.
Coughs and Colds in Children
Coughs and colds are two symptoms of illnesses that are a regular occurrence in children and often frustrate mothers. When a child coughs or has a cold, sometimes a mother feels guilty about what food or drink the child has consumed that makes the child cough and have a cold so often.
Or maybe your friend caught it at school?
The same thing I experienced when my little one coughed and had a cold.
Has someone given my little one food or drink without my knowledge? How come no one told me or asked permission from me as his parent.
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