Dairy-free protein for kids
SECOND to breast milk, it is believed that cow's milk or fortified dairy provides the best and only source for calcium and protein for growth and development in kids. However, cow's milk may not be the best option.
Research shows that milk derivatives such as casein and milk sugar (lactose) could raise the risk of infants developing cow's milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance later in life ⁽⁶⁾.
Milk protein and lactose may cause digestive discomfort such as diarrhoea, nausea and stomach pain in some children.
Antibiotic residues are also found in dairy milk and long-term consumption could be harmful to human health ⁽⁵⁾.
Health experts worldwide recommend that children consume more plant-based proteins such as legumes for healthier growth and development. Plants are a powerhouse of nutrition as they are loaded with fibre and disease-fighting phytonutrients, and are naturally low in fat and cholesterol compared to animal protein.
Nutrition and physical growth are integrally related because optimal nutrition is a requisite for achieving full growth potential.
Protein plays a crucial role in the development of physical and mental health since complete protein provides all 20 types of amino acids, including essential and non-essential amino acid.
Histidine, leucine and lysine are the three essential amino acids required for the production of the growth hormone and strong bones in children.
A deficiency in any of these essential amino acids may have a negative impact on height growth and development.
The Ministry of Health Malaysia recognises calcium and magnesium as essential minerals for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, while vitamin D3 helps the body utilise calcium more efficiently.
According to the Nutrition Survey of Malaysian Children (Seanuts), almost half of the children are vitamin D-deficient ⁽¹⁾ due to low dietary intake of vitamin D, calcium and lack of sunlight exposure ⁽²⁾.
A combination of calcium and protein with other nutrients such as vitamin D3 and magnesium can be associated with greater bone density and improved bone formation for optimal growth, compared with taking calcium supplementation alone ⁽⁴⁾.
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References
⁽¹⁾ Mahmoudi et al., International Food Research Journal 2013
⁽²⁾ Poh et al., Br Jr Nutr, 2013
⁽³⁾ WebMD.com, Vitamin D Deficiency. http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/vitamin-d-deficiency?1
⁽⁴⁾ Lister et al. 2007. Current topics in nutraceutical research, 5, 67-82.
⁽⁵⁾ Lactose intolerance and cow's milk protein allergy. Food Sci. Technol, Campinas, 36(2): 179-187, Abr.-Jun. 2016
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