Good day,
What would you recommend on a daily basis for a 1-year-old child with a cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) to ensure they get enough calcium, or possibly a suitable supplement if the child is no longer breastfed? Thank you.
If at this age the child is no longer breastfed and cannot consume dairy products for health reasons, there are still a number of options parents can consider:
1. Aim to deliberately ensure sources of calcium in the diet.
The most significant are bone broth, and additionally, products from nuts and seeds (almond beverages, etc.) are advantageous.
2. Ensure adequate intake of fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics (fermented products).
These significantly influence the diversity of the gut microbiota, which produces vitamin K, crucial for the overall level of calcium absorption from the intestines (i.e., it's not so much about the amount of calcium ingested, but rather the body's ability to absorb and metabolize it well).
3. Monitor the intake of vitamin D, which is critically deficient in the population.
Calciferol regulates calcium metabolism, and in cases of its deficiency, increased calcium intake does not resolve the issue. Rich sources include fatty fish (or fish oil).
4. If the child displays a calcium deficiency, supportive supplementation is always an option.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.