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The trend of powder milk has increased considerably for some time. This is being given to everyone from children to elders. Also, it is used to make sweets, tea, coffee and many things. It is said that this is a good source of nutrients, but what is right to give to children. There are many myths about this. Many times parents think that milk powder increases the weight of the child or it is not right for them. But is this just a myth or is there a fact behind it.
Along with this, apart from powder milk, there are many myths related to powder milk, which people easily believe. Let us know that powder milk is adulterated, powder milk is harmful to children, powder milk lacks nutrition and other questions from the experts to answer them
Truth : Senior Consultant Obstrix and Gynecologist Nikhat Siddiqui at Apollo Spectra Hospital Many times parents think that milk powder increases the weight of the child very fast, but this is not completely true. It contains many nutrients that help for the growth of the child. But this is not an option instead of mother's milk. The antibodies and natural elements present in mother's milk help to strengthen the child's immunity, which is not found in formalu or powder milk. If the child is given powder milk due to medical reasons or if there is a lack of mother's milk, it can be safe and nutrition rich option, but this does not mean that every child will become unusually thicker than this. The weight of the child's growth depends on many things such as genetic, catering and many other things.
Truth: You too must have heard that powder milk is adulterated and it is harmful to both children or big, but it is not completely correct. Actually, the powder of branded and standard companies is milk, it comes in the market after the right quality testing and safety standards. It contains protein, vitamins and minerals. But a good brand milk powder should be taken. There may be a possibility of adulteration in local powder. Which can be harmful to health. Therefore, while taking milk powder, choose only trusted brands and certified products like FSSAI. Regular check-up powder milk is safe for health and the risk of adulteration is very low in it. Right information and vigilance is necessary instead of misunderstanding.
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Truth: It is often heard by people saying that powder milk lacks nutrients, but it is not true. Actually, powder milk prepared by standard companies is made correctly. Essential nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are added to it. Its purpose is to give balance nutrients to both children and elders, especially when fresh milk is not available. Powder milk is rich in nutrition but it cannot be completely the option of mother's milk. Therefore, to say that powder milk lacks nutrition, is a myth. According to the right brand and doctor's advice, it can be beneficial and safe.
Truth: Powder milk is a safe option under those circumstances when mother's milk is not available or not made sufficient quantity. Essential nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals are added to it so that there is no shortage in the development of the child. However, it is important to remember that mother's milk is the best option for the child. Powder milk can only be harmful when it is prepared incorrectly, adulterated or local unresured powder is used or given without a doctor's advice. Therefore, be sure to consult an expert before taking a child or big.
