Most Important Foods For
Growing Kids
Encouraging children to eat a nutritious, balanced diet early on is important for a number of reasons. Ensuring they get the right vitamins and minerals in their diet will help them grow and develop optimally. They are also more likely to be energized and motivated, supporting their ability to learn!!
Fiber
- berries, broccoli, avocado, oatmeal, beans
Vitamin D
- salmon, egg yolk, fortified foods, SUN
Iron
- red meat, chicken, fish, beans, leafy greens
Calcium
- broccoli, dairy, salmon, leafy greens
B Vitamins
- meat, poultry, fish, eggs
Vitamin E
- vegetable oils, nuts, seeds