Sodium is needed for regulating the body’s fluid balance (works with potassium and chloride)and nerve and muscle activity. High intake of sodium can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease.
Selenium is a trace element nutrient which functions as cofactor for reduction of antioxidant enzymes. It is an antioxidant that protects us from heard disease, some cancers and premature ageing.
Potassium is needed for correct cell functions, regulating body fluid and regulating nerves, heart beat and blood pressure.
An average person contains a little less than 1 kg of phosphorus, about three quarters of which is present in bones and teeth in the form of apatite. Phosphorus is essential part of all body cells. Phosphorus helps releasing energy and regulating protein activity.
Magnesium is needed to maintain healthy bones (works with calcium), to maintain a healthy heart and to release energy and absorb nutrients.
Vitamin C is important for healing and it is helpful in enhancing iron absorption. A diet that includes the fruits and vegetables will help to ensure that your child is getting enough of vitamin C.
Iron is a very important nutrient for growing children. It is used to make haemoglobim which is necessary for the transport, storage and use of oxygen throughout the body.
Our daily sources of fiber comes from different types of plant foods. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Most plant foods contain both.
Although human can produce its own vitamin D in the skin, vitamin D should not be excluded from the diet. Vitamin D is essential for bones formation and other mineralization.
Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. It is essential for growth and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. A child who does not receive adequate amount of calcium daily can lead to rickets. Deficiency in calcium will affect bone and teeth formation.