“Pediatric Endocrinologist advises on importance of protein and egg consumption for children’s growth”

2023-05-08 02:36:00

Pediatric endocrinologist Advise children to consume enough protein from meat, milk and eggs, repeating that chicken eggs can be eaten every day, at least 1 egg per day.


Asst. Prof. Kansuda Ariyawatkul, Pediatrician (Endocrine Disease), Panyanantaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University Said protein and iron are essential nutrients for children’s growth. Therefore should eat enough protein to meet the needs of the body. The main sources of protein are eggs, meat, milk and nuts.


“Recommended protein intake for children under 6 years of age should consume about 6-8 tablespoons of eggs or meat per day (1 egg is equivalent to 2 tablespoons of meat equivalent to 1 portion of protein per meal). At least 1 meal and the next meal is meat such as chicken or pork to have a variety of proteins alternately. Including feeding 2-3 boxes of milk per day. For older children, increase meat to 3 tablespoons per meal. and increase milk to 3-4 boxes per day, this amount of food, children will receive complete protein, ”said Asst. Prof. Dr. Kalsuda.


For “chicken eggs”, good quality protein, easy to find, affordable price, accessible to everyone. Can cook a variety of dishes suitable for all ages Especially for children who are growing up. can eat every day At least 1 egg per day or more. Because children do not have restrictions on eating eggs. no fat problem For adults without medical conditions can eat one egg a day, although the cholesterol in the yolk contains 200 milligrams, dietary cholesterol does not cause high blood lipids. Research has confirmed that high blood cholesterol is not caused by food intake. Because most of the cholesterol in the blood comes from being produced by the body itself. But the thing to be careful about is taking it with other foods. with high fat which will result in excessive fat intake.”

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