What key nutrients do children need?
The key nutrients that children need are Calcium, Zinc, Protein and Iron, all of which is in whole foods. Omega-3 is also important, to help brain development and concentration. Calcium: • Calcium is known as the bone mineral, but it also has an important role to play in nerve and muscle function and blood pressure control. Calcium is important for building strong bones and healthy teeth. • Eating foods high in calcium seem to have metabolic effects that can assist with weight loss. Another interest thing about calcium is its relationship with body fat. Children with higher calcium intakes generally seem to have lower body fat levels. • A study in New Zealand has found that the peak fracture time for girls is between their 11th and 13th birthday, while for boys it is between their 13th and 15th birthday. About 40 percent of girls and 50 percent of boys suffer a fracture before the age of 18 years and a high proportion of those fracture again, A second New Zealand study indicated that n
