Zinc deficiency affects children's growth and development
Zinc deficiency can indeed affect a person's normal physical and intellectual development. In some regions abroad, some people are particularly short, with low intelligence and weak resistance. After research, doctors found that these people suffering from "dwarfism" are mainly due to zinc deficiency.
Although the amount of zinc in the human body is small, only 1.5~2.5 grams, it plays a very important role. First, it affects the normal physical and intellectual development of the human body. Zinc is involved in the composition of many enzymes and participates in life activities. Once zinc is deficient, it will naturally affect growth and development, leading to "dwarfism."
The reason why people in these areas suffer from "dwarfism" is that the local soil lacks zinc, while grains contain a lot of phytic acid. Phytic acid combines with zinc to form an insoluble complex, affecting zinc absorption, which leads to zinc deficiency and makes these people short and small.
Zinc deficiency not only affects a child's normal physical development but also has a certain impact on intelligence and immunity. For example, children with zinc deficiency have a much higher chance of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and the risk of cancer can even be 10 times that of normal children. If a pregnant woman lacks zinc, it can cause fetal deformities. It is not difficult to see how important zinc is to the human body. Therefore, once the body lacks zinc, it is necessary to supplement enough zinc through various channels.
Common zinc-rich foods in life
Symptoms of zinc deficiency
Zinc has a certain relationship with taste. Zinc deficiency affects appetite, causing picky eating, loss of appetite, or eating non-food items such as soil;
Because zinc affects development, short stature and underweight are another manifestation of zinc deficiency;
When the body is deficient in zinc, the synthesis of collagen slows down, and wound healing is slow. Therefore, if there are long-term unhealed external injuries, it is necessary to consider whether it is caused by zinc deficiency.
How to supplement zinc
The average person needs about 15 milligrams of zinc per day. Food is the best source of zinc supplementation. For example, shellfish in seafood have a very high zinc content. You can supplement zinc by eating some shellfish. In addition, pork, beef, and mutton contain 20~60 milligrams of zinc per kilogram, eggs contain 13~25 milligrams per kilogram, and beans and grains contain 15~20 milligrams per kilogram. Peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and mushrooms also contain zinc. As long as they are reasonably matched, enough zinc can be obtained through three meals a day.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency
Oyster and Tofu Soup
Ingredients
100 grams of oyster meat, 100 grams of tofu, 1 egg, 50 grams of chives, appropriate amount of salt, green onion sections, sesame oil, and broth.
Method
1. Wash the oyster meat to remove sand; wash the tofu and cut it into thin strips;
2. Wash the chives and chop them; beat the egg into a bowl and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a wok, sauté the green onions until fragrant, add the broth, then add the oyster meat and tofu strips. Season with salt and MSG and simmer until the flavors are absorbed. Finally, add the chopped chives and egg, then drizzle with sesame oil.
Nutritional Analysis
Oysters are a food high in protein and low in fat, and they also contain many minerals such as zinc.
Corn Silk and Clam Meat Soup
Ingredients
50 grams of corn silk, 150 grams of clam meat, 15 grams of ginger, appropriate amount of salt.
Method
1. Wash the clam meat and corn silk; wash the ginger and slice it.
2. Place the clam meat, ginger, and corn silk in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
3. Finally, add salt to taste. Drink the soup and eat the meat.
Nutritional Analysis
When adolescent faces have acne or facial infections, eating clam meat has a significant beauty effect. The zinc in clam meat participates in melanin synthesis, can maintain the skin's elasticity and luster, and has a certain beauty effect.
This article is excerpted from "Ma Guansheng Talks About Nutrition" by Ma Guansheng, authorized by Phoenix Hanzhang Books. Reproduction is strictly prohibited.