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Many people often use bone broth to cook porridge for children because they think that there is a lot of protein and calcium to help children grow, and the sweetness from bone broth makes children seem more appetizing. But this notion is not really accurate. Because every 100ml of bone broth contains about 0.6 grams of protein and the baby's need is 21 grams of protein a day, using bone broth to cook porridge for children only meets 1/30 of the child's daily protein needs.
Video content is professionally consulted by Doctor Pediatrician - Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
1. Things to know about using bone broth to cook porridge for children
Regarding the calcium composition, actually, bone broth does not produce 100% calcium. That 100ml of bone broth contains only 33.5 ml of calcium, only meeting 1/10 of the child's calcium needs. Another disadvantage is that the ratio of calcium - phosphorus must be balanced for children to absorb calcium, while in bone broth, calcium is high but phosphorus is low, so when children eat porridge cooked from this broth, The body will have to mobilize phosphorus from the bones of the baby's spine, thereby leading to the child's secondary rickets.
The protein content in the marrow is less, the fat is more, but the fat in the marrow is saturated fat, in other words, it is indigestible fat, so when entering the body, it will limit the absorption of other nutrients of children.
In addition, children who only eat broth or broth mixed with rice and porridge will lack fiber, causing them to suffer from constipation, indigestion and many other intestinal diseases and form a habit of being lazy to chew, suck on food and drink. can lead to loss of appetite.
For children to be healthy and develop well, it is necessary to have a nutritious diet in terms of quantity and quality balance. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Children who do not eat properly are at risk of micro-mineral deficiency causing anorexia, growth retardation, malabsorption,... If they notice the above signs, parents should supplement their children with products. The supplement contains lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet the nutritional needs of children. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
