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Encourage him to eat foods that strengthen bones
Calcium
Calcium is of great importance in the human body, especially during puberty, where bone growth is faster than it grows in any other period, and puberty is usually between 11-15 years for girls and 12-16 years for boys, and research indicates that children in these groups They are not getting enough calcium, so they should be encouraged to eat foods rich in it, and foods rich in calcium: dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, canned sardines, green leafy vegetables such as peas, dried figs, nuts and seeds, and any foods fortified with calcium such as soy milk And almond milk. [1]
Vitamins of all kinds
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, and health care providers recommend that children be provided with vitamin D supplements when they are not getting enough food; [2] The Ministry of Health recommends that all infants take vitamin D, but children who consume about half a liter of infant formula do not need it. This milk is already fortified with vitamins, as for children from six months and five years old, they must be provided with vitamins A, D and C daily, and children over five should be provided with a daily nutritional supplement that contains 10 micrograms of the vitamin, especially during the winter season. [1]
Limit your salt intake
The task of the kidneys is to filter the excess salt from the body and excrete it through the urine, and this process leads to an influx of calcium with the salts, in other words, the more salt the child consumes, the more calcium the body loses, so it is advised not to consume canned foods rich in sodium and to reduce its use during cooking . [3]
Doing sports exercises
The bones get better the more you rely on them. The body builds stronger bones when it is subjected to stress, and among the activities that enhance bone strength: walking, running, jumping and climbing, on the other hand, there are some other activities that, although useful for the health of the body, do not contribute to strengthening the bones, such as: cycling and swimming, and the child is recommended One hour of physical activity daily. [2]
References
- ^ A b "Your Child's your Boost Bone : health" , Www.nhs.uk , 30-6-2017, Retrieved 21-3-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b by Richard Kruse, Susan Dubowy (8-2017), "3 Ways To the Build Strong , Bones , " , Kidshealth.org , Retrieved 21-3-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Parents' Guide to Building Better Bones" , www.pcrm.org , Retrieved 21-3-2018. Edited.
