Children, just like adults need the right balance of vital minerals and vitamins from a variety of food sources – whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy protein sources such as fish, along with adequate exercise and rest. Whole foods and supplements are a source of a variety of macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that play critical roles in these formative years in a child’s life.

Carbohydrates are the main source for energy. Children need more energy because they are more active, and are rapidly growing and developing. It is imperative that the carbohydrates come from good natural sources like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Simple carbohydrates like white flour and refined sugar should be limited.

Protein is the basic biochemical building-block needed for growing bodies and essential to human life. Children, as well as adolescents, need an abundance of high quality protein to sustain their rapid growth and optimal development. Skin, muscle, organ, and tissue cells are all composed of protein as are the hormones and enzymes that control growth and metabolism.

Fats are an important source of energy in children and adolescents. They also play roles as building blocks and are an important source of fat-soluble vitamins.

However, it is important that our children consume the right kinds of lipids or fats in their diet, and avoid |saturated and trans fats. Healthy fats include fish oil that is abundant in omega-3 fatty acids.

These are essential to human health but cannot be made by the body in amounts needed to meet demand. For this reason, they must be obtained from the food we eat or be added to the diet in the form of supplements.

Other important dietary fats, known as lipids and sterols from whole grains influence nutrition at the cellular level. Lipids and sterols support a healthy cellular uptake of nutrients and cellular export of waste and metabolites.

10 ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS KIDS OFTEN MISS

VITAMIN A – Promotes eye health, bone growth, and warding off infections. GNLD Vitamin A offers a water-miscible formula from one of nature’s finest sources of vitamin A: pure liver oil from pollack (a species of cod) that contains essentially no vitamin D ….READ MORE

VITAMIN C – Enhances immune function and works with vitamin E to provide antioxidant support.Vitamin C provides antioxidant activity, and is critical in the formation and maintenance of connective tissue. Vitamin C also supports proper functioning of the immune system…READ MORE

Vitamin D

VITAMIN D – Works with calcium to keep
bones strong.Cal-Mag,now with 1000 IU high
potency Vitamin D₃. Vitamin D is important
since it is needed in the body to
absorb and utilize calcium from the diet…
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VITAMIN E – Protects cells from the damaging
free radicals that can lead to cancer and heart
disease later in life.Vitamin E strengthens immune
response and promotes cardiovascular health.
Tocopherols and tocotrienols provide important
antioxidant activity throughout the body ….
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CALCIUM - Helps grow strong bones and healthy teeth.A healthy diet and sufficient uptake of calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, especially for teen and young adult women….READ MORE

IRON – Keeps the blood supply healthy so it can deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues. Iron deficiency is still the most prevalent deficiency in children worldwide…READ MORE

FOLATE – A special B vitamin — helps produce and maintain new cells and prevent anemia.B vitamins promote the active conversion of all food into energy and assist in synthesis and re-energizing of cells and tissues throughout the body. B vitamins support healthy neuronal functioning and assist with healthy mood and mental clarity…READ MORE

MAGNESIUM – Helps keep the heart rhythm steady and the immune system and bones strong.Calcium and magnesium, necessary for strong bones and teeth, are also critical to many enzyme reactions, cardiovascular health, and nerve and muscle function…READ MORE

POTASSIUM – Helps kidneys function properly, keeps blood pressure normal, and is important for heart health…READ MORE

ZINC – Promotes normal growth and development during childhood and keeps the immune system strong.The body needs zinc to make DNA, RNA, insulin, dozens of critical enzymatic reactions, and to facilitate immune response and cellular repair and renewal. Zinc is vitally important for healthy skin, connective tissue and normal prostate function…READ MORE

THESE ARE ESSENTIAL MINERALS AND VITAMINS THAT YOUR CHILDREN REALLY DO NEED, so says Dr. Arthur Furst Founding Member Emeritus, GNLD Scientific Advisory Board World Renowned Toxicologist & Pharmacologist .“Precisely at the time when young bodies’ nutritional requirements are greatest, many fail to obtain all the nutrients they need each day.

Deficiencies of vital minerals and vitamins can inhibit not only physical growth, but internal development, mental performance, and repair and maintenance of developing tissues. Immune systems can be depressed, as well, leaving the child more vulnerable to infection and disease” says Dr. Arthur Furst .

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