Nowadays, more and more children are suffering from a lack of important nutrients in their bodies. This is due to their lifestyle and the quality and type of products they eat on a daily basis. Unbalanced meals or large amounts of unhealthy snacks – this is the main reason why even in small children diseases such as anemia can be observed. What is the manifestation of deficiency of basic nutrients in the bodies of the youngest?
Vitamin D, like any other vitamin, has very important functions in the human body and participates in many processes that occur in it. It is necessary for proper absorption of calcium, which is a building component of bones and teeth. It is also responsible for the functioning of the immune, muscular and nervous systems. Vitamin D deficiency can be dangerous especially in the first months of a child’s life. It can lead, among other things, to irreversible postural defects and skin inflammation. Symptoms that may indicate a deficiency of this vitamin may be:
– restless sleep,
– bladder problems,
– constipation,
– joint and muscle pain,
– loss of appetite,
– visual disturbances,
– burning in the throat.
In addition, in the youngest ones you can still see convex bumps on the forehead and a flat occiput. Occasionally, symptoms such as frog belly still occur.
Magnesium is often called the bio element of life. It participates in all major processes in the human body. It takes care of the proper functioning of the immune system and the efficiency of the skeletal, circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems. Magnesium deficiency may lead to serious disorders in all these systems. This state of affairs is most often caused by an improper diet, which is based mainly on processed foods and fast food. The most common symptoms of magnesium deficiency include:
– hyperactivity,
– emotional disorders,
– aggression,
– dental caries,
– asthma,
– muscle pain and cramps.
Protein is the most important building block for muscles and bones. Protein is the most important building block for muscles and bones, is involved in the metabolism and is essential for growth and development. Protein deficiency is particularly dangerous for adolescents and young children, whose bodies are still developing. Its deficiency can lead to delayed mental and physical development, as well as to a very dangerous disease called quashiorcosis. Brittle nails or excessive hair loss are some of the signs that the human body lacks protein. In children, the primary symptoms can include:
– weight loss,
– swelling in the cheeks,
– lack of appetite,
– dry and rough skin,
– weakness and fatigue.
Iron is a mineral that should be present in the diet of children from an early age. Among other things, it is responsible for the production of red blood cells and additionally supports heart function, autoimmune response, and oxygenation of the body. It is very beneficial for brain development in children. Iron deficiency can cause extremely dangerous anemia in children, and increases the risk of catching infections. The most common symptoms of iron deficiency are:
– pale skin,
– fatigue,
– headaches,
– dizziness,
– bleeding gums.
Humans are made up of 75% water, so water deficiency can be very dangerous, regardless of age. Toddlers theoretically should drink four to six glasses of fluids a day, while an infant should drink a minimum of 700 ml. In reality, unfortunately, this is not the case and children most often suffer from water deficiency in the body. It can be recognized in them through fatigue, sleepiness, headaches, or constipation.
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