LIFESTYLE
Bones are getting weak not just with increasing age, but even in childhood...Know the reason
Week Bones of Children: Bone weakness is increasing rapidly in childhood. Know the reasons behind it, its symptoms and effective ways to strengthen bones.
Week Bones of Children : Earlier, bone weakness was associated with age, but now this problem is being seen rapidly in children as well. Fractures in a small fall , complaints of back pain, or frequent fatigue can be signs that your child's bones are not strong .
Dr. Deepak Joshi explains that this problem is not only related to a lack of nutrition but also to lifestyle and habits . Therefore, we will know why children's bones are getting weak, what are its symptoms and how they can be made strong again.
Why are children's bones getting weak?
Nutritional Deficiency
Lack of calcium , vitamin D and phosphorus in children's diet affects bone strength. Junk food and outside food are devoid of nutrients.
distance from sunlight
Children now spend more time at home or in front of screens . This reduces the amount of naturally occurring vitamin D in the body, which is necessary to transport calcium to the bones.
Lack of physical activity
Less playing and sitting for hours studying or watching mobile is making the bones of children weak.
What to do after studying or long sitting ?
- Every 30-40 minutes, make the children stand up and do light stretching or walk .
- Make it a habit to sit on a chair that supports your spine .
- Encourage children to do light physical activities like yoga , cycling or swimming .
Symptoms of Calcium Deficiency
- Bone and joint pain
- muscle cramps
- early tooth decay
- Frequent fractures
- feeling weak and tired
How to make children's bones strong?
- Provide a balanced diet: Give children milk, curd, cheese, eggs, green vegetables and dry fruits.
- Take care of Vitamin D : Make it a habit to sit in the sun for 20-30 minutes every morning.
- Reduce screen time: Limit time in front of mobile, TV and laptop and promote outdoor games .
- Ignoring the health of children's bones can lead to bigger problems in the future . It is important that we pay attention to their lifestyle and nutrition in time .
