Ice cream may have several adverse effects on babies. Firstly, consuming an excessive amount of ice cream can increase the burden on the digestive system, leading to poor digestion and possibly suppressing appetite. Particularly in the summer, although adults and children alike prefer cold drinks, it is important to control the baby’s intake to avoid causing harm to the body. Prolonged excessive consumption of these high-fat foods not only hinders digestion but may also reduce the baby’s appetite.
Secondly, the impact of ice cream on weight should not be underestimated. It may cause obese children to become even more obese because the fats and sugars in ice cream can exacerbate obesity. For children who are lean, ice cream may worsen their aversion to food, especially those with weak constitutions or picky eating habits. Excessive ice cream consumption can further impact their dietary health.
Although ice cream is primarily made from milk, it cannot serve as a substitute for providing comprehensive nutrition. Therefore, consuming ice cream should not be considered a way to supplement milk intake. Furthermore, certain groups of people, such as those with liver disease, diabetes, gastritis, colitis, or obese individuals needing to control calorie intake, should limit or avoid consuming ice cream and opt for low-calorie products instead.
Additionally, excessive consumption of cold drinks, especially for children with weak gastrointestinal functions, can lead to gastrointestinal problems. The cold food can cause constriction of blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract, reduce blood flow, disrupt gastrointestinal function, decrease stomach acid secretion, lower resistance to bacteria, and increase the risk of gastrointestinal inflammation.
Furthermore, frequent and excessive consumption of cold drinks can have adverse effects on the throat, causing local blood vessel constriction, slowing blood circulation, reducing resistance in the throat, making it easier for respiratory bacteria to breed, and triggering throat inflammation.
Lastly, cold drinks rich in sugars and dairy products, while providing some energy, have relatively low nutritional value. Overconsumption can disrupt a child’s normal dietary habits, decrease appetite, potentially affect nutritional balance, and lead to long-term nutritional imbalances. Therefore, parents should control the amount of cold drinks provided to their children, ensuring their dietary health and nutritional balance.
