1. Understand children's calcium requirements: Children of different ages have different calcium requirements, and their daily calcium intake needs to be determined according to their age and gender. Generally speaking, infants need about 500-600 mg of calcium every day, and preschool children need about 800- 1000 mg of calcium every day.
2. Calcium supplementation through diet: Food is the best source of calcium supplementation. Children are advised to eat more foods rich in calcium, such as milk, yogurt, tofu, cheese, fish and green leafy vegetables. At the same time, we should pay attention to food collocation. For example, if we eat vegetables rich in oxalic acid, we can eat them with foods rich in vitamin C to promote the absorption of calcium.
3. Appropriate calcium supplementation: If your child's diet can't meet enough calcium intake, you can consider appropriate calcium supplementation. However, attention should be paid to choosing calcium agents suitable for children's age and physical condition and using them according to the advice of doctors or pharmacists.
4. Pay attention to the absorption and utilization of calcium: In addition to adequate intake of calcium, we should also pay attention to the absorption and utilization of calcium. For example, vitamin D helps to promote the absorption and utilization of calcium, and you can bask in the sun properly or take vitamin D supplements. In addition, avoiding excessive drinking and smoking is also helpful to improve the absorption and utilization rate of calcium.
In short, children's calcium supplementation needs to be carried out scientifically and reasonably, and the effect of high-dose calcium supplementation cannot be blindly pursued. Parents are advised to consult a doctor or professional before supplementing calcium for their children to ensure safety and effectiveness.