Improper position when reading or writing, insufficient lighting, computer screen and other factors significantly affect the eyes of a child. Any suspicion of loss of visual acuity should be examined by an ophthalmologist, but you can also contribute to the treatment. First of all, providing the body with essential vitamins.

Healthy nutrition of the child – the basis of the health of vision

Myopia and hyperopia – hereditary diseases. Therefore, even if the baby has no problems with his eyes, but one of the parents wears glasses, it is worth paying   disease prevention   Special attention. It is important to remember the main thing:   healthy  baby food  – the basis of health   view.Those children who receive a variety of fortified diet, eat regularly, consume a lot of vegetables and fruits, are less susceptible to eye problems.

If the vision begins to fall, give preference to light foods that are quickly absorbed by the body. Suitable cream soups, jellies, salads from fresh vegetables, fruits without heat treatment. Try not to give the child too large portions – overeating also negatively affects the vision.

Eating a child with poor eyesight: vitamins and nutrients

Childhood and early adolescence accounts for the most intense eye growth. This explains the weakness of vision during this period, the rapidly progressive deterioration and other problems.

It is important that   nutrition of a child with poor eyesight   was full of vitamins. In this sense, A, C and E, which increase the body’s resistance to various diseases and have a beneficial effect on growth and development, are obligatory.   Health food   with a high content of these vitamins will help the eyes to withstand stress better, less tired and, most importantly, recover faster after exertion.

In addition, important substances in   nutrition of the child with visual impairment   are lutein and zeaxanthin. These substances act as antioxidants, strengthen the body and prolong cell life.

Child nutrition for visual impairment: products

Among foodstuffs, it is best to give preference to those that require minimal heat treatment or can be eaten raw. Correct   nutrition of a child with poor eyesight   must necessarily include:

Carrot and carrot juice. Since vitamin A, which is found in carrots, is fat soluble, that is, it is not absorbed without enough fat, juice can be supplemented with cream, and carrot salads filled with vegetable oil.

• Blueberries During the season you need to eat at least 10 glasses of this berry.
• Apricots, fresh and dried.
• Rosehip, hawthorn – excellent sources of vitamin C.
• Fish fat.
• Spinach, green peas, broccoli, lettuce, grapes – sources of lutein and zeaxanthin.