When the fetus is in the mother’s body, the eyes begin to develop and respond to light. During the time from birth to about five years old, children’s eye development continues. To promote the healthy growth of children’s eyes and ensure they have good vision, choosing appropriate foods is crucial.
Recommended nutritious foods include: – Foods rich in calcium, such as shrimp, seaweed, soybeans, green leafy vegetables, milk, peanuts, oranges, and egg yolks. – Foods high in vitamin A content, such as pig liver, chicken liver, egg yolks, and various dairy products. – Foods that facilitate riboflavin intake, including milk, cheese, lean meat, eggs, yeast, and lentils. – Foods rich in chromium, such as brown rice, corn, brown sugar, as well as lean meat, fish, eggs, and some vegetables (like radishes, beans). – Sources of vitamin C and B complex vitamins, including dates, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, meats, liver, kidneys, dairy products, etc. – Alkaline foods, such as oranges, apples, seaweed, and a variety of fresh vegetables. – Foods containing zinc, such as oysters, beef, beef liver, pork, eggs, peanuts, walnuts, potatoes, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and apples, etc.
The above foods cover meats, vegetables, and fruits, catering to children with different dietary preferences. Parents can skillfully incorporate these ingredients into daily dishes according to their children’s tastes, providing comprehensive nutritional support for their eye development. Hopefully, the above suggestions can help parents better address questions about promoting children’s eye development through diet.
