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Sub-heading: Are Milk Drinks Really Healthy? The tragedy of a 9-year-old boy's kidney stones tells you!
In today's pursuit of a healthy life, milk drinks are favored by consumers as a part of their daily diet. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing controversy about the relationship between milk drinks and health. This article will use rigorous and scientific language, combined with actual cases, to delve into the impact of milk drinks on children's health, in order to provide useful reference for parents.
1. Case review.
In 2019, the tragedy of a 9-year-old boy who suffered kidney stones due to long-term consumption of a certain brand of milk drink attracted widespread social attention. It is understood that the boy likes to drink milk drinks since he was a child, drinking at least one bottle a day. After several years of continuous drinking, the boy developed symptoms such as low back pain and hematuria, and was diagnosed with kidney stones after examination by the hospital. This case is a wake-up call for us, are milk drinks really healthy?
2. The relationship between milk drinks and health.
1.Nutrient composition differences.
There are certain differences in the nutritional content of cow's milk drinks compared to pure milk. Pure milk is rich in minerals and vitamins such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, etc., and has good nutritional value for the human body. Milk drinks, on the other hand, are based on milk, adding water, sugar, flavor and other ingredients, and the nutritional value is relatively low. Long-term consumption of milk-based beverages can lead to malnutrition in children.
2.Excessive calcium intake.
Milk drinks are high in calcium, and excessive intake may cause calcium to be deposited in the body, forming stones. Children are in the stage of growth and development, and the need for calcium is relatively large, but excessive intake of calcium can affect physical health. Therefore, parents should pay attention to calcium intake when choosing milk drinks for their children.
3.Excessive sugar intake.
The sugar content in milk drinks is high, and excessive sugar intake can easily lead to childhood obesity, dental caries and other problems. In addition, too much sugar can also affect children's appetite and lead to malnutrition.
4.Long-term drinking may lead to kidney stones.
As shown in the above case, long-term consumption of milk drinks can lead to kidney stones. This is because minerals such as calcium and phosphorus in milk drinks are metabolized in the body and are prone to crystals, which are deposited in the kidneys, urethra and other parts to form stones.
3. How to choose a healthy milk drink for your child?
1.Choose pure milk.
Compared to cow's milk drinks, pure milk has a higher nutritional value and is more suitable for children. When choosing milk for their children, parents should try to choose pure milk.
2.Be mindful of your calcium intake.
When choosing a milk drink for your child, pay attention to your calcium intake. It is recommended that parents supplement calcium for their children reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.
3.Drink in moderation.
Drink milk drinks in moderation and avoid excessive intake of sugar and calcium. Parents should control the frequency and quantity of milk drinks consumed by their children so as not to affect their health.
4.Focus on product quality.
When buying milk drinks, we should pay attention to product quality and choose qualified products produced by regular manufacturers.
IV. Conclusion. Cow's milk drinks are not completely healthy, and parents should fully consider their nutritional content, intake and other factors when choosing drinks for their children. Drinking pure milk in moderation and avoiding excessive intake of sugar and calcium is the key to protecting children's health.
References: 1Zhang Xiaohui, Zhao Wenhua. ** and prevention of kidney stones in children[J].Chinese Journal of Contemporary Medicine,2016,23(20):12-14
2.Li Xiaoying, Wang Lili, Zhang Hua. Current situation of children's milk beverage consumption and its impact on health[J].China Food and Nutrition,2017,10(4):61-64.]
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