The dangers of eating too much

Generally speaking, the various organs of a baby's body are still in a relatively delicate stage, especially the digestive system. Therefore, parents must control the amount of food they feed their children to keep their babies in a normal appetite, which is very beneficial to their growth. However, some parents always want their children to eat more, so when feeding their babies, they usually feed them as much as possible. What are the dangers of babies eating too much?

The dangers of eating too much

1. Eating too much affects development

If a baby eats too much, it will cause cerebral ischemia, resulting in intellectual development disorders and overnutrition. Overnutrition will not only lead to "obese children" but also "obese brains". The gyri of the cerebral cortex will become shallow, which will reduce the baby's intelligence level.

2. Eating too much can cause indigestion

Children who eat too much are more likely to suffer from vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.

The stomach of infants and young children is not in a vertical position like that of adults. If the baby eats too much, there is too much food in the stomach and the air is difficult to expel, so vomiting symptoms are likely to occur.

How to prevent your baby from overeating

1. Don’t force your child to eat. Feed your baby smaller portions.

2. If the child is not full after eating, let him ask you for more.

3. Chewing slowly can help improve your tolerance to hunger and appetite sensitivity, and regulate your food intake.

Healthy eating habits for children

1. Nutrition should be balanced

You can eat more lean meat, fish and seafood, eggs (without yolk), skimmed milk, soy products, vegetables and various fruits with low sugar content.

Eat more cold dishes, vegetarian dumplings, buns, and some fruits and vegetables before meals, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, which can also achieve the goal of reducing the number of regular meals.

2. Limit the amount of snacks and complementary foods

Babies always need snacks. Especially for babies who are learning to walk, they get hungry quickly because of their increased activity and high consumption. When giving your baby snacks or desserts, do not let your baby eat too much. The principle is to make sure your baby can eat normal meals.

3. Prevent indigestion

Don’t eat too much; don’t let your baby eat too much sweet or greasy food before going to bed, and eat the staple food with fruits and vegetables every day.