TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Most of the children stop drinking milk at 2 years of age and the percentage is insufficient calcium in children decreases dramatically after that age. According to nutritionist Emilia Achmadi, intake of vitamin D and potassium is also low in children aged 2-11 years, and both of these ingredients are available in quality yogurt.
“Yogurt also contains protein and calcium which are important for bone health, especially the bones of children who grow rapidly,” said Emilia.
He says now there may be many elderly people who are anxious about the sugar content found in dairy products such as yogurt. However, according to Nutrition Journal 2017 by Azais-Braesco V et al., Yogurt contains only 1-8 percent natural sugars and 4-9 percent added sugars, making it safe for children to consume.
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“The best thing is by eating yogurt, children can enjoy a delicious snack and do not cross their daily calorie limit. In addition, yogurt also contains a myriad of unrivaled nutrients that support children’s growth,” said Emilia.
He added that parents can be creative in making yogurt a child’s favorite snack so that yogurt can be a versatile dish. He explained that yogurt contains various benefits for children’s health, ranging from probiotics, calcium and dietary fiber.
Probiotics are good bacteria for gut health that can help improve digestion and remove bad bacteria from the child’s body. While calcium is good for children’s bones and teeth.
Yogurt made from milk also contains calcium, contains dietary fiber which is beneficial for the body, including normalizing bowel movements, supporting intestinal health, lowering cholesterol and helping to achieve ideal body weight.
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