Zawartość wapnia w diecie kobiet karmiących stosujących dietę bezmleczną

Abstract

The primary method of treatment for children with hypersensitivity to cow's milk protein and yet exclusively breastfed is the temporary elimination of cow milk and its products from the mother's diet. Aim of the studyAn evaluation of the calcium content in the diet of lactating women including the supply of this macroelement during using milk-free elimination diet. Materials and methodsThe examined group consisted of 43 women who were on milk-free elimination diet, breastfeeding children with hypersensitivity to cow's milk. The control group consisted of 40 mothers taking no dietary restrictions. The 3-day record method was used to estimate the level of calcium intake. ResultsThe percentage of women on a milk-free diet, who were not provided with an adequate supply of calcium was as high as 95.3%. The average daily intake of calcium from the diet in the study group was 269.95±91.11mg (27% of the recommended dietary allowance), and in the control group 717.76±359.55mg (71.78% of the recommended dietary allowance). After taking supplementation into account, the average calcium intake in the study group was 414.32±213.84mg per day (41.43% of the recommended dietary allowance), and in the control group – 781.96±362.49mg per day (78.20% of the recommended dietary allowance). In the control group, the mothers who took calcium supplements fulfilled the recommended dietary allowance in 90.01%. ConclusionThe calcium consumption by lactating women is insufficient. The women using the elimination milk-free diet require adequate supplementation of calcium.