8 Essential Nutrients For The Optimal Development Of Your Child – are you feeding your kids well?

The early years of a child’s life is extremely important for his/her health and growth. At this stage, we need to give our child the adequate amount of nutrients they need to ensure the proper development of their bodies and mind. However, what are the essential nutrients children need? Let’s take a closer look.

Here are some of the important nutrients your child needs at their prime age for growth.

Essential Nutrients Why Do Kids Need It?
Vitamin A Important for your child to have good eyesight and helps to build your child’s immune system.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B Complex helps with metabolism, brain development, energy production, better blood circulation, stronger immune system, etc.
Vitamin D Helps in the absorption of calcium, giving your child strong bones and teeth.
Protein Helps with the repair and maintain vital tissues and, are crucial for the growth of all organs systems including bones and muscles.
Calcium Essential for healthy bones and teeth.
Magnesium Important for making energy, relax your child’s muscles and calm their nervous system.
Potassium Needed for the cells and organs to function properly. 
DHA Important for the growth and functional development of the brain in children.

 

Of course, this is not the complete list. There are many others such as carbohydrates, healthy fats, and other components that makes up a healthy diet. You can check out healthhub or other reliable websites and books to find out more information. 

 

Sometimes, it is hard to give our kids the adequate amount of nutrients in food so we need some help. Food powder is a great way to add more nutrients to your child’s diet. Depending on your needs, here are two food powders suitable for kids. They contained a number of essential nutrients important for children and they contained no added preservatives, colouring, sugar or salt.

Ikan Bilis Powder

🗸 Calcium

🗸 Protein

🗸 DHA

🗸 Iodine

etc.

White Anchovy Powder

🗸 DHA

🗸 Calcium

🗸 Protein

🗸 Vitamin B

etc.

One single spoon is enough to give your meal a nutrition and flavor boost. It’s convenient and safe for your child to consume!

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