6 Body Signals That Indicates Nutrition Deficiency

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Nutrition plays a vital role in the development of your baby from the start and with growing age the need for nutrition increases. Even after taking care of her food habits, it is quite possible that your baby still lacks some nutrient and fall into the category of toddler with nutrition deficiency . Nutrient deficiency can hamper your baby’s health and her growth if untreated.

To save your baby’s health, you need notice certain signs and signals in the baby’s body which determines the deficiency of nutrients. These signs should be monitored and catered earlier to avoid the painful treatment. We have compiled some signs of nutrient deficiency in children. Here are some:

Spotted tongue and Gum bleeding 

This sign signifies the lack of vitamin C in your toddler’s diet. Excessive blood needs immediate medical attention and if you notice blood from moth then it may attract secondary infection.

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Cavities 

You must be thinking that eating too much of sugar and chocolates may be the reason of cavities but it’s not the only reason , lack of minerals is the main reason. Vitamin D helps in absorbing the minerals and lack of Vitamin D leads to cavities.

Frequent Flu and Cold

The reason of frequent flu and cold is weaken immune system and that is a big problem. Immunity of your child must be taken care of very seriously. When you notice occurrence of cold and flue frequently then that is the sign of making an appointment with your doctor. Lack of nutrient is the main reason of weak immune system.

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Muscles Ache and Cramps

If you notice that your toddler is complaining about muscles pain and cramps more often, then it’s a time to check her diet and nutrient intake. Your child must be missing out some important minerals in her diet like potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Hair Loss and Rashes

Rashes and hair loss clearly gives the sign of Vitamin B7 deficiency. Skin get attacked by multiple virus and bacteria which causes rashes and skin problems. Good intake of Vitamin B7 protects the baby from bacteria and virus attack.

Spoon Shaped Nails

Sometimes you notice that your child nails looked like spoon shaped. There are many genetic and medical factors but in terms of nutrition it is because of Iron deficiency and in medical terms it is known as koilonychia.

So take care of your child’s nutrition intake and give more focus on her diet chart. Be specific regarding nutrients intake.

Stay Happy! Stay Healthy!

6 Body Signals That Indicates Nutrition Deficiency was last modified: June 3rd, 2017 by Baby Couture India