Nutrition is important in keeping children healthy and developing comprehensively. In particular, a scientific nutrition plan built from the first years of life also helps children form healthy eating habits later on. Here are the nutrients needed to help children develop comprehensively.

Ferric helps children comprehensive development

Ferric is an essential nutrient for life and a part of hemoglobin (the component found in red blood cells), which helps the blood carry oxygen throughout the body. Good sources of ferric for children are red meat, poultry, eggs, tofu, whole grains, spinach, broccoli, apricots, dried plums and dried grapes.

Omega-3 fatty acid for brain development

DHA and EPA, omega 3 fatty acids that are essential for life but cannot be produced by the human body. That means the body only consumes this nutrient through the diet.

Protein in children's physical development 

Protein is made by amino acids, found in foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and milk. In addition, there is protein from non-animal sources such as nuts, whole grains, legumes, as well as some fruits and vegetables, which help children grow in height and weight.

Vitamin D helps children taller

Pediatric nutritionists always recommend that children get 400 IU of vitamin D per day. Accordingly, breastfed babies need vitamin D supplements while formula-fed babies get enough vitamin D in formula. For extra vitamin D, your pediatrician may prescribe an over-the-counter liquid form. In addition, sunlight is always a factor that helps stimulate the body to synthesize vitamin D.

Zinc and the function of the immune system

Zinc is an important mineral for your baby's growth and development as it is needed to make proteins as well as DNA. Since then, the role of zinc is also very important in maintaining immune function. Therefore, zinc-deficient children may experience growth retardation and increased susceptibility to infections, such as respiratory infections and recurrent diarrhea.

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin A is very important for children to have healthy skin and normal growth, and it also helps to ensure children's eyesight and prevent eye diseases.

Vitamin B help the body produce red blood cells and support metabolic activities.

Vitamin C is a vitamin that helps the body heal and fight infections, and also strengthens tissues, muscles, and skin.

Besides, the baby needs to add necessary micronutrients such as: Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Vitamins B1 and B6, Ginger, acerola fruit extract (vitamin C), ... to improve taste, eat delicious , reach the right height and weight and exceed the standard, have a good immune system, strengthen the resistance to get sick less often and have less digestive problems.

Source: https://trungtamytegovap.medinet.gov.vn/chuyen-muc/dinh-duong-giup-tre-phat-trien-toan-dien-c14393-76142.aspx

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