Some misconceptions about fitness; Infertility; If complementary foods are not properly given, babies won't grow well.
Mashed food is a must and an important type of food during the second fastest growth phase in human development. It cannot be omitted or regarded as optional "complementary food." After birth, at around 4-6 months old, mashed food should be added in a timely manner. This does not contradict with promoting breastfeeding but rather is an important part of child nutrition enhancement.
Experts point out that if the feeding during the mashed food stage is not done properly, it will result in slow growth and the "growth debt" accumulated during this period cannot be compensated for during the solid food stage. During this rapid growth and development phase, feeding with mashed food is an indispensable, non-delayable, and non-interfering nutritional process. This is a time-sensitive historical stage, and if the necessary nutrients are not obtained from mashed food in time, the baby's nutritional loss will be significant and difficult to make up later on. The physical development that should have occurred during the mashed food stage, if missed, cannot be recovered later. Additionally, the child's chewing ability, "learning" to eat, and even future pronunciation, word formation, and language skills may be delayed or impaired. The child may also develop picky eating habits, favoritism towards certain foods, loss of appetite, or refusal to eat unfamiliar foods.
As children grow rapidly, the variety and quantity of their feedings need to increase accordingly. If not added in time, it can quickly lead to insufficient weight gain, stunted growth, and eventually malnutrition. When increasing any type of food or its quantity, the following principles should be followed: small amounts, gradual progression. The standard for determining whether the addition of food or its quantity is appropriate is: soft stool, good sleep, regular weight gain, and enjoyment of eating. In general, when adding any type of food, start with 1-2 small spoons per time, once a day.
Experts say that the growth of a baby can be checked using the growth rate (speed of growth). Using growth rate values is more accurate, sensitive, and quantifiable than simply relying on growth charts created through cross-sectional surveys.
After detecting the "growth debt" each month, calculate how much needs to be added, create a meal plan, and conduct "supplemental feeding." This goes beyond what growth charts can achieve. From birth to age 3, the height and weight of the child should be measured accurately at specified time points (monitoring points).
At the same time, measuring the upper arm circumference can quickly detect malnutrition in children aged 1-5 years, especially in situations where weighing is not possible. This method helps conduct simple growth monitoring.
Based on research data from the National Child Physical Development Study Collaboration Group in China, the average upper arm circumference for relatively well-nourished children aged 1-5 years is: boys: 15.5 cm, girls: 15.3 cm. An upper arm circumference between 12.5-13.5 cm indicates moderate malnutrition, while below 12.5 cm may indicate severe malnutrition.
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