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| A food
supplement is, typically, a nutrient added
to a foodstuff which would otherwise not
contain that nutrient |
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CHILDREN:
Protein should be a significant component of
a child’s diet when they are growing up.
It is essential for the growth and
functioning of cells. This is particularly
important for children as they are still
growing and developing and so require
protein for;
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The building and growth of muscles |
The support and growth of skin and bones |
Maintaining healthy eyes and vision |
Maintaining the immune system (which is extremely important in young
children) |
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Without sufficient protein a child’s growth
and development can be hindered. You
therefore need to make sure your child is
getting the required levels of protein in
each meal.
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Calcium |
A person's need for calcium grows rapidly
with the years. Children ages 9 to 19 need
nearly three times as much as toddlers.
Teenagers, especially girls, often get far
less calcium than they should. Calcium in
the blood helps maintain heart rhythm, and
promotes proper bloody clotting and muscular
function. It's the key to strong bones. When
you have strong bones, especially in the
pre-teen years, a person is a lot less
likely to develop problems like osteoporosis
later in life.
Some good sources of calcium include milk
(whole, skim or even lactose-free), yogurt
and cheese, and orange juice with added
calcium. Of course, calcium supplements are
an option, too.
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It also helps reduce the
risk of high blood cholesterol and heart
disease later in life.
Some sources of fiber are breads that are
100 percent whole wheat or whole grain,
whole-grain cereals, fresh fruit with the
skins on, and fresh vegetables, along with
dried fruits, brown rice, beans and lentils,
nuts (unsalted) and even popcorn, especially
if you air-pop it. Beware of misleading
labels; bakers can color white bread brown
and call it "wheat," so check the
ingredients.
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Magnesium |
is important to 300 bodily
functions, including the muscles, nerves and
heart. It boosts your immune system and
strengthens bones. Food labels don't often
list it, but you'll get the job done by
giving your kids dark green vegetables like
broccoli and spinach, whole-grain breads and
cereals, nuts and seeds (especially pumpkin
seeds) and white, black and navy beans.
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Vitamin E |
is vital for a strong
immune system. It's a powerful anti-oxidant,
meaning that it fights harmful by-products
of everything from air pollution and
cigarette smoke to ultraviolet rays and even
your own natural metabolism. That makes it
vital for building and maintaining a strong
immune system.
Some good sources of vitamin E are vegetable
oils like those contained in sunflower and
safflower oils (especially in light salad
dressings). Sunflower seeds are great
snacks. Give them cereals fortified with
Vitamin E. Wheat germ, nuts and nut butters
are good, but not peanut butter, since
peanuts aren't true nuts at all.
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Potassium |
helps head off high blood
pressure and maintains a proper fluid
balance in your body and promotes strong
bones. Good sources include bananas and
other fresh fruits like cantaloupe and
honeydew melon. Prune, tomato and orange
juice are good, along with potatoes and
sweet potatoes, leafy vegetables like
spinach and Swiss chard, plus milk and
yogurt. Once again: the real key to all of
this is whole, not refined, and fresh, not
processed.
Gevral is SEDICO food supplement.
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