5 vitamins and minerals essential for children

Here are 5 vitamins and minerals that are essential for children
1. Iron

Why do children need it
Iron is important for brain development, it plays a role in carrying oxygen to cells throughout the body. So if iron deficiency is iron, gas exchange in organs is also affected, causing nutrient deficiency. The most dangerous condition is the brain lack of nutrition, causing the development of the nervous system and brain of the baby.
Iron deficiency also causes anemia, hair loss, crying, anorexia, sluggishness ...
Premature babies have a higher risk of iron deficiency than full term babies, so parents of premature babies should pay more attention to iron supplementation for their babies.

2. Calcium

Why do children need it
This mineral helps children achieve maximum bone mass, it is essential for building strong bones and teeth, and preventing osteoporosis. Calcium also plays a role in nerve conduction, affecting the heart's contraction process, blood transfusion function, digestive function, respiratory function of the body.
Lack of calcium will cause children to become stunted, leading to bone loss, crying, difficulty sleeping, irritability, poor concentration in learning as well as daily life.

 

3. Zinc

Why do children need it
Besides having a positive effect on children's cognition and development, zinc's primary role is to maintain immune function. Zinc is concentrated in cells, influencing almost all biological processes in the body. Zinc deficiency leads to impaired growth, increased risk of infection and increased risk of diarrhea.

Lack of zinc will make children anorexia, cause neurological disorders, easily develop schizophrenia.

Zinc is most commonly found in iron-rich meat, poultry, and fish, so if you meet your baby's iron needs, there's a high chance he's getting enough zinc as well.

4. Vitamins A, D, E and K

Why do children need them

• Vitamin A promotes vision and healthy skin, it also helps bones develop, regenerates and divides cells in the body, boosts the immune system.
• Vitamin D increases calcium absorption and helps in bone and teeth growth - a deficiency can cause rickets. Not only that, Vitamin D also helps the body fight against a number of diseases such as colon inflammation, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and reduces the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women. A recent study found that 40% of infants and toddlers were low in vitamin D, leading to rickets. Therefore, parents should supplement the full amount of vitamin D needed for children.
• The antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E helps in cell growth and development of the nervous system, boosts the immune system, promotes metabolism.
• Vitamin K helps normal blood clotting. It also prevents and treats weak bones, osteoporosis.

5. Vitamins C and B

Why do children need them
Vitamin C improves iron absorption and helps prevent scurvy (a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C, manifested under symptoms such as bleeding gums, slow wound healing, wide bruises .. ). Vitamin B helps to strengthen the immune system and nervous system, maintains healthy skin and muscles, promotes cell growth and regulates metabolism.

Vitamin C is found in citrus, tomatoes, strawberries, cantaloupe, and potatoes. Folic acid is found in green vegetables, whole grains. Other B vitamins are found in whole grains like brown rice as well as bananas, beans, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish. Don't overlook green stuff or other nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits.