Core Objectives Support
growth and development (especially bone and muscle development) + prevent nutritional deficiency disorders
Key Points by Stages
1）25-30 months Protein:
1）Intake 30-40 grams daily, mainly from lean meat, fish, beans and eggs.
2）Calcium: Intake 300-400 grams of milk and dairy products daily, such as milk, yogurt, cheese.
3） Iron: Intake 10-12mg daily, mainly from red meat, beans, green leafy vegetables.
4）Zinc: Intake 8-10mg daily, mainly from seafood. Iodine: Intake 90-120μg daily, mainly from iodized salt and seafood.
5）Vitamin A: Intake 400-500μg daily, mainly from carrots, spinach, tomatoes, etc.
6）Vitamin C: Intake 75-90mg daily, mainly from citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwifruits, etc.
7） Vitamin D: Intake 5μg daily, mainly from sunlight exposure and food.
2）30-36 months Protein:
Intake 40-50 grams daily, mainly from lean meat, fish, beans and eggs.
Calcium: Intake 300-400 grams of milk and dairy products daily, such as milk, yogurt, cheese.
Iron: Intake 10-12mg daily, mainly from red meat, beans, green leafy vegetables.
Zinc: Intake 8-10mg daily, mainly from seafood.
1）Iodine: Intake 90-120μg daily, mainly from iodized salt and seafood.
2）Vitamin A: Intake 400-500μg daily, mainly from carrots, spinach, tomatoes, etc.
3）Vitamin C: Intake 75-90mg daily, mainly from citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwifruits, etc.
4）Vitamin D: Intake 5μg daily, mainly from sunlight exposure and food.
Risk prevention and control
1）Iron deficiency anemia: Increase the intake of foods high in iron, such as red meat, beans, green leafy vegetables, etc.
2）Vitamin D deficiency: Increase the intake of foods rich in vitamin D, such as fish, eggs, dairy products, etc. If necessary, vitamin D supplements can be taken.
3）Insufficient protein: Ensure sufficient protein intake, such as lean meat, fish, beans, eggs, etc.
Taboos
1）Regular meals: Develop good regular eating habits. Do not watch mobile phones and other electronic products during meals. Control each meal time to about 20 minutes, and no more than 30 minutes at most.
2）Do not be picky or partial to food: Encourage children to try various foods and cultivate healthy eating habits.
3）Drink enough water: Drink at least 600-800ml of water every day. The total water intake from drinking water and overall diet (including water in food, soup, porridge, milk, etc.) in a day is 1000-1200ml.
4）More outdoor activities: Engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity physical activities every day, mainly aerobic activities for the whole body.
5）Among them, there should be at least 3 days of high-intensity physical activities every week.
Summary
Infancy is a critical period for growth and development. It is necessary to ensure sufficient intake of protein, calcium, iron and vitamin D. At the same time, avoid unhealthy eating habits, prevent nutritional deficiency disorders and maintain a healthy weight. Through a balanced diet and regular exercise, the healthy growth of infants and young children can be supported.
