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Guarding the health of the eyes for a Healthy China

A pregnant woman's dietary habits may affect her baby's eyesight


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2021-11-12

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During pregnancy, expectant mothers can eat more small deep-sea fish, such as sardines and mackerel, along with olive oil and tea tree oil to obtain the components that make up the optic nerve sheath ω-3 fatty acids. They should also eat foods rich in carotene and leafy green vegetables that are beneficial for the eyes, such as carrots, spinach, and bell peppers, to prevent deficiencies in vitamins A B E .

     Maternal calcium deficiency is also a major cause of childhood myopia, increasing the incidence of myopia. 300% During breastfeeding, eating too much oil can cause a zinc deficiency in breast milk. Therefore, the mother's nutrition must be balanced; it is not necessary to drink pig's trotters and bone soup every day. On the contrary, beans and dark-colored vegetables are essential. If possible, it is best to seek guidance from a nutrition professional.

     During a child's development, chromium and calcium are important for maintaining the shape of the eye lens. Excessive intake of sweets can lead to the depletion of chromium, calcium, and vitamin B, affecting vision. Grilled meat, mutton skewers, grilled sausages, and supermarket foods containing trans fats and artificial colors, such as potato chips, cream pies, and ice cream, can also affect a child's vision.

     In addition, the development of a child's teeth also affects the development of their eyes. If a child always eats soft foods, their chewing function will degenerate, resulting in poor dental occlusion, weak eye lens adjustment muscles, and decreased vision. Therefore, parents should consciously give their children hard foods such as steamed bread, chewing biscuits, and nuts when their teeth are growing.


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