Children should not be restricted in food during Lent because of their need for animal protein. Nutritionist Elena Tikhomirova told about this on Monday, March 15.
The doctor emphasized that for normal growth and development, children need to consume foods with protein daily.
“First, children grow up. For children’s growth, protein is needed every day, because children’s tissues grow, and this is all protein, that is, muscle mass, the volume of circulating blood, the volume of internal organs – these are all protein, protein, protein, “Tikhomirova said in a comment to the Zvezda TV channel. …
According to the nutritionist, many children often have latent anemia, and restricting animal protein foods can worsen the malaise. The expert also drew attention to the great physical mobility of children and adolescents.
“Children are, as a rule, more physically mobile, so for children, especially growing adolescents, I, as a doctor, would prohibit retention from protein products,” the doctor said.
Tikhomirova also noted that improper observance of Great Lent by adults can lead to health problems.
The expert emphasized that at the time of refusal from products containing animal protein, it is important to use food rich in vegetable proteins as a substitute, reports the TV channel “360”. At the same time, Tikhomirova warned against trying to replace the entire diet with carbohydrates.