Childhood is a critical period for a child's growth and development, but recently many parents have reported to the Milk Powder Think Tank that their children are small and thin. They would like to know what nutrients should be paid attention to when choosing children's milk powder? What are the recommended children’s milk powders? Today, Milk Powder Think Tank will give you a detailed answer!
01. There are many reasons for children to be thin
Indigestion needs attention!
There are many reasons for children to be thin. Aside from the influence of genetic factors, insufficient dietary nutrient intake, poor living habits, digestive diseases, etc. will all lead to children being thin and not gaining weight. Among them, indigestion is a problem that many children will encounter, and it is also a situation that parents need to focus on.
Children's digestive organs are immature, their digestive function is relatively weak, their intestinal mucosa is delicate, fragile and easily damaged, and normal intestinal flora have not yet been established, so they often suffer from recurring diarrhea, constipation and other indigestion, which hinders adequate nutrition. Ingestion affects the normal development of the body. When the symptoms of indigestion in children become more severe and persist for a long time, it is recommended that parents take their children to see a doctor promptly.
In terms of daily diet, children with indigestion should adjust their balanced eating habits in time to ensure a regular life schedule. When choosing children's milk powder, you can pay attention to the following nutrients related to digestion and absorption.
02. Digestion
these nutrients are crucial for children to gain weight!
Milk powder contains many nutrients. Common nutrients related to digestion and absorption include: OPO, probiotics, dietary fiber, etc.
①OPO is a lipid structured fat, the chemical name is: 1,3-dioleic acid-2-palmitic acid triglyceride . Research shows that OPO helps the body absorb minerals and fats and reduces the chance of constipation [1].
② Probiotics are a type of beneficial active microorganisms that exist in the intestines of humans and animals. They help maintain the balance of the ecological environment in the intestines, promote digestion and absorption, inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and improve the body’s immunity [2].
③ Dietary fiber helps the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and inhibits the proliferation of harmful bacteria, maintaining the balance of human intestinal flora . In addition, dietary fiber can also increase the weight of stool, make stool pass out faster, and help relieve constipation [3].
In addition, special nutrients in digestion and absorption such as moderately hydrolyzed protein, high-content whey protein , A2 protein, goat milk fat, anhydrous cream , are also worthy of everyone's attention.
03. Pay attention to digestion and absorption of nutrients
These 42 children’s milk powders can be used as a reference!
Based on the addition of the above nutrients, Xiaoku has taken stock of 42 children's milk powders that have added at least two or more nutrients for digestion and absorption for your reference:
From the picture above, it is not difficult to see the current children's milk powders. Each milk powder has its own advantages in adding nutrients related to digestion and absorption, especially in terms of protein digestion and absorption. Among them:
①A2 protein is more friendly to children’s gastrointestinal tract. Studies have shown that milk containing only A2 β-casein can help reduce gastrointestinal symptoms caused by milk intolerance in Chinese preschool children and improve their symptoms accordingly. Cognitive performance [4]; Among the milk powders in the picture above, children's milk powders such as a2 Zhichu, Beinmeijingai, Jinlingguan Senna Mu, Wandashan Zhuge Xiaojiang are all rich in A2 protein.
② The molecular weight of hydrolyzed small molecule proteins is smaller and easier to digest and absorb. Among the milk powders in the picture above, children's milk powders such as Junlebao Tianshi, Junlebao Youcui, Conobell, and Nestlé Super Qinengen are added with hydrolyzed small molecules. protein.
③α-whey/albumin helps improve gastrointestinal discomfort; among the milk powders in the picture above, Feihe Zhuoran Zhuhuhu, Hepnochem 1897, Biostime Beta Star, Biostime Pixing, and Wyeth Blue Diamond Children's milk powders such as Qifu, Xian Zhiyuezhi, Xian Zhiyuezhuang and other children's milk powders are rich in α-whey/ albumin .
④ Goat milk fat particles have smaller diameters and are easier to digest and absorb; among the above-mentioned milk powders, Beikangxi Shishigao, Doen Zhigao, Heshi Obega, Jiabriate Xiangyang, Yingbo Gao Zhiliang, Children's milk powders such as Jinlingguan Youzi Lamb , Carlotani , Meiliyuan , Qinlongjiefu, Shengtramu Zhicui, Yatai Zhenniube all have advantages in this aspect.
In addition to the above-mentioned children's milk powder with optimized protein, Xiaoku also found that there are 4 children's milk powders that also add OPO, probiotics and dietary fiber, and the content is good. They are: Aoyou Nengliduo children's growth formula milk powder, Jinlingguan Protect children's formula milk powder, Haipu Nokai 1897 children's growth formula milk powder, Jinlingguan Youzi Lamb children's formula goat milk powder.
- Aoyou Nengliduo children's growth formula milk powder is added with OPO, probiotics and dietary fiber. The content of OPO is 3.1g/100g and the content of dietary fiber is 5g/100g.
- Golden Crown Protection Children's Formula Milk Powder is added with anhydrous cream, OPO, probiotics and dietary fiber. The content of OPO is 4g/100g and the content of dietary fiber is 3g/100g.
- Hepnokai 1897 children's growth formula milk powder is added with α-lactalbumin, OPO, probiotics and dietary fiber. The content of OPO is 3g/100g and the content of dietary fiber is 6g/100g.
- Jinlingguan Youzi Lamb Children's Formula Goat Milk Powder has the corresponding advantages of goat milk, and also adds OPO, probiotics and dietary fiber. The content of OPO and dietary fiber is 3g/100g.
Generally speaking, if children are small and have poor digestion and absorption, parents should first eliminate possible physical diseases in time and ensure a balanced daily diet; when choosing children's milk powder, they can focus on products that perform better in digestion and absorption of nutrients.
