Healthy Food for Growing Kids

Between the ages of two and 12, children grow fast and need essential protein, minerals, and vitamins in food as these are critical to their growth and development. Your children don't need to take supplements if these essential growth elements are provided with food. These nutrients are present in grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and protein foods. Here we are providing you the list of 7 important foods for the healthy growth of your children.

1. Eggs 

Since eggs are rich in protein and vitamins, they contribute a lot to children's healthy growth and development. Eggs are easily available in the market to fulfill the need for protein, choline, and essential fatty acids in children. 

2. Milk 

Milk is a good source of calcium and phosphorous, which gives strength to bones and muscles. Serve cow milk if, it is available in your locality. If your child shows tantrums to take milk, serve milk with cereal or cookies, or blend with fruits.

3. Fish

Fish contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which support eye, brain, and nerve development.

4. Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables protect your children against disease and strengthen the immune system.

5. Grain food

Adding grain foods such as Amaranth, Sorghum, Barley, Finger Millet, etc., are a great addition to your baby’s diet. Millets are beneficial for kids who have food allergies.

6.  Cheese

Cheese is good for children's health. It contains calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese. Moreover, cheese is also a source of vitamins A, B(1), B(2), and B(12). 

7. Fiber

Fibers in diet prevent obesity in children. Fibers give strength to the growing body and prevent constipation.

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