Most kids have their share of likes and dislikes when it comes to food. But as long as they’re getting the basic nutrients (with a little help from an easily digestible multi), they’re doing all right. Check out our go-to list of top 6 kids’ nutrients and where you can find them.
is important for normal growth and development; tissue and bone repair; and healthy skin, eyes, and immune responses.
—B1, B2, B3, B6, folate, and B12— help make red blood cells, form our genetic blueprint, aid metabolism, keep the circulatory and nervous systems healthy, and convert food into energy.
helps form healthy collagen, blood vessels, cartilage, and muscle, as well as neurotransmitters, and is found in high concentrations in immune cells.
promotes bone and tooth formation and helps the body absorb calcium; it also has benefits for immune health, mental health, and overall life expectancy.
helps build strong bones as a child grows. Calcium is also important for muscle contraction, nerve signalling, and hormone release.
helps build muscle, develop healthy brains, and is essential to healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is a risk in adolescence, especially for girls once they begin to menstruate.