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Child nutrition (172 contents)
Baby's diet after 12 months
Celebrating a baby's first birthday is an important moment for the whole family. The little one has changed a lot over the past year. He is very mobile and therefore needs a varied menu to give him...
Mysterious hepatitis in children
More and more doctors around the world are sounding the alarm that they are diagnosing hepatitis of unknown aetiology in the youngest children. Several cases have also been diagnosed in Poland. Is...
Flexitarianism - what do you know about it?
Vegetarianism, veganism and more recently.... felexitarianism. What is this style of eating? What are its characteristics? What foods are included in a flexitarian diet?
Jelly beans, lollipops and sweets - supplements for children. Pros and cons
Providing children with adequate levels of vitamins and micronutrients is a difficult challenge. The best solution is to give children as many vegetables, fruit, fish and lean meat as possible. But...
Modified milk - which is the best?
Modified milk is a substitute formula, which has been chemically treated to be as similar in composition as possible to breast milk. Valuable modified milk provides the baby with developmentally...
Gastrointestinal problems in a child - is it coeliac disease?
Stomach pains, diarrhoea, bloating.... Such gastrointestinal problems in your child could be symptoms of coeliac disease - a permanent intolerance to gluten. It is worth checking, because untreated...
Breastfeeding may reduce stroke risk
Because of how serious the consequences of stroke can be, scientists are still looking for factors that may reduce the risk of stroke. The prophylactic effect of exercise or keeping blood pressure...
Starchy taste
According to their physiology, humans are able to distinguish five basic tastes. These include sweet, sour, bitter and salty, together with the umami variety. Each taste is recognised by its own...
Colic and constipation in babies - how to deal with them?
When a baby is born, parents are overwhelmed with euphoria. The little one changes our everyday life and watching him or her grow brings pride and joy. Unfortunately, almost every child encounters...
Water or juices? Fluids in the infant and child's diet
Is breast milk the best and only liquid for a baby? What should be taken into account when choosing water for a young child and does it even matter? Are fruit juices a good choice for our babies? In...
Which fats are good for school-age children?
A second breakfast is a quick meal that requires little effort. However, when preparing it, parents want to make sure that their child eats something not only tasty but also healthy and wholesome. At...
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids LC-PUALP in the diet of infants and young children
Fat is one of the basic energy components provided by food, facilitates the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K and is a source of essential fatty acids. The overall requirement for fat is...
Infant nutrition - current recommendations for selected products and vitamin D and K supplementation - part 1
This article presents the latest recommendations for infant nutrition and the current rules for vitamin D and K supplementation. Proper expansion of the diet of the youngest children, ensuring...
Iron deficiency - causes, symptoms, treatment
After reading this article, ask yourself if you are suffering from iron deficiency? If you have any doubts, take advice from your doctor.
A baby's intelligence drinking breast milk - truth or myth?
Recent scientific studies show that a baby's drinking of breast milk from its mother's breast makes it develop much better than babies who drink formula milk.
Gluten in a child's diet - when to introduce?
Gluten, a protein found in many cereals (wheat, rye, barley, gluten), can cause coeliac disease in predisposed individuals. When is the best time to introduce gluten into a child's diet to minimise...
Breastfeeding promotion programme needed
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that infants should be breastfed only until the end of the sixth month of life and, after the diet has been expanded, until they are two years old or...
Importance of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects
In Poland, approximately 2,000 children are born each year with congenital malformations of the nervous system and spine known as neural tube defects.
Educational environment and the problem of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
The World Health Organisation's slogan: "Health begins at home" emphasises the role of the family in shaping and protecting the health of its members.
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 1: firstborns
The birth order has a significant impact on the character and development of children. The following article outlines the specifics of the development of the firstborn child, highlighting the...
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 1: firstborns
The birth order has a significant impact on the character and development of children. The following article outlines the specifics of the development of the firstborn child, highlighting the...
Atherosclerosis and heart attack in children - is it possible?
Obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and coronary heart disease can start in early childhood. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is an extremely important task on which the further life...
