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Sri Ramakrishna Hospital: From Malnutrition to Milestones – Understanding the Effects of Nutritional Deficiency on Child Development

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital‘s expert pediatricians give an in depth explanation about the nutritional deficiency in children and how it impacts a child’s well-being. Along with providing various tips to encourage healthy eating in children to balance the nutrients.

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore

Nutritional deficiency happens when the body can’t take or get enough of the nutrients it needs from the food one eats. It is even more important for the child to eat a healthy, balanced and growth-induced diet to help in achieving the milestones and also reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.

According to recent studies and reports, nutritional deficiency has reached alarming levels, with millions of children worldwide suffering from inadequate access to essential nutrients. This crisis is not limited to underdeveloped regions but extends to many communities across the globe, including developed countries due to excessive consumption of junk and unbalanced meals.

The consequences of this silent epidemic are far reaching, affecting children’s growth, cognitive development, immune system, and overall health.

Understanding the major signs of nutritional deficiency in children:

Surprisingly, some kids who arent getting enough nutrients can still look fine, and it can be hard for their parents to tell. If we dont know the signs and symptoms, its hard to tell if a child isnt getting enough of something. Here are the major signs that help the parents identify nutritional deficiency in children,

In few children poor nutrition can cause:

Understanding the various tips to encourage children to eat healthy

Usually parents of children who are at the age of 5 worry about their children not reaching their milestones. And they usually reach out to doctors to increase their appetite with medications, but unfortunately there is no definite medication or treatment.

In India most households provide roti or rice as a staple food which is a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates which are converted to instant energy, which suppresses a child’s appetite. Without sufficient protein, muscle building is not achieved. And without enough fiber constipation may follow. Here are the tips:

The expert pediatricians at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital advise parents to ensure they eat in a healthy manner filling their portion with all the required nutrients for their growth and development. A healthy child depicts a healthy society. Children are the future of the country, hence their health is important and it’s our responsibility to keep them away from non-communicable diseases like cardiac disorders, stroke,obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and many more.

About Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has attained an iconic reputation since its inception in 1975. Situated in the heart of Coimbatore city, this hospital has in many ways became a part of medical history. In fact, it has been an integral part of the healthcare revolution of modern India. Established and run by the SNR Sons Trust, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital treats several lakhs of patients each year. From providing the most advanced medical procedures to treatments for everyday ailments, they bring relief to patients from all walks of life using state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge surgical and medical techniques to deliver outstanding results.

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