Nutrients and Growing Age!
Food given to children is very important because it provides the foundation for the coming years. Therefore, the food should be such that provides them with all the necessary and required nutrient material.
The nutrients, which are quite essential for the growing age, are:
1. Iron- it is required by our body to carry oxygen. It's present in beef, pork, green leafy vegetables, eggs, pulses etcetera.
2. Calcium- it is important for the growth of bones and teeth. It's found in all dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt etcetera.
3. Vitamins- the most important vitamins are A, C and D. Vitamin A is responsible for healthy skin, present in fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and is helpful in growth and strong immune system. We can derive Vitamin D from sunlight, helps the heart and nervous system.
