Expert Opinion: Children who eat soft food are more likely to suffer from myopia.
Children suffering from myopia is not only related to improper eye usage and lack of nutrition, but also to the texture of the food they eat. According to expert opinions (http://www.120.net/zhuanjiaguandian/), children who often eat soft foods are more likely to develop myopia.
A study in Japan showed that children who frequently eat soft foods like thin noodles rarely use the masseter muscles located in the jaw area, which is an important cause of abnormal vision. Experts believe that among students who often eat soft foods that don't require much chewing, there are a disproportionately high number of people with poor eyesight; while among those who often eat hard foods, there are fewer people with poor eyesight.
Experts explain that this is because chewing can increase the strength of facial muscles, including the eye muscles, allowing them to have a strong ability to adjust the lens, thereby avoiding the occurrence of myopia. Regularly giving children certain hard foods such as carrots, fruits, cabbage, animal bones, beans, etc., can increase the frequency and intensity of chewing, promoting the development of children's vision. Conversely, it may make them more prone to myopia.
Due to the heavy study load, children tend to use their eyes for long periods of time, so it is necessary to educate them on correct eye usage to prevent myopia. In terms of diet, attention should be paid to balanced nutrition, which is also needed for physical development. Experts suggest that children should not be given soft foods for a long time, otherwise, it will increase the chance of developing myopia.