Supplement the right amount of DHA

July 6, 2012 18:35

Studies show that DHA is at the top of the list of important nutrients for babies. Understanding the right amount of DHA helps parents raise their children scientifically. The story of DHA is mentioned in all mass media.

However, about 60% of mothers are not fully aware of the role of DHA. This leads to the consequence that parents keep chasing after products containing DHA for their children without paying attention to the content and how to properly supplement DHA.

In addition, DHA supply also needs attention through a rich and varied menu every day.

To properly raise children, mothers should build a culinary culture specifically for their children. This culture is understood to provide children with the best and continuous source of nutrition. Smart diets will help children have a good start. The number one priority solution is breast milk and providing enough DHA through a rich menu.

DHA is not synthesized by the body itself and must be mainly provided from food sources. Alternative foods containing DHA include: eggs, chicken, shrimp, fish, seafood, oily nuts, etc. Fish oil is also an option for mothers to supplement this substance for their children, but this choice requires careful advice from a doctor. In addition, DHA supply also needs to be noted through a rich and changing menu every day.

According to research by WHO and FAO, pregnant and lactating mothers need to supplement about 200 mg per day to provide enough DHA for their babies right from the womb. For children under 12 months old, DHA at 0.32% of total fatty acids, equivalent to 17 mg per 100 kcal is optimal.

Children from 1 to 6 years old need to supplement DHA with a content of 75 mg per day (can increase or decrease a certain amount depending on the age and weight of the child). Powdered milk with sufficient content is also a convenient and easy-to-use source of DHA. Currently, Mead Johnson's Enfa A+ family powdered milk products are evaluated by experts as providing adequate DHA content as recommended.


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