The food you choose should contain a few essential vitamins and minerals, which will
promote normal bone and muscle development.
Not exact matches
The principle fatty acid in coconut cream is lauric acid, which is the same fat found in abundance in mother's milk, and is known to
promote normal brain development and
promote healthy
bones.
The importance of vitamin D can range from
promoting a
normal immune response to maintaining healthy
bones.
1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables *
Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the
normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for
normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to
bones and teeth
Vitamin D3 is a fat soluble vitamin that
promotes calcium absorption and enables
normal mineralization and growth of the
bones.
Vitamin A is a fat - soluble vitamin that
promotes normal vision, contributes to growth of
bone, teeth, and soft tissues, and helps maintain skin and mucous membranes.
Vitamin D
promotes * absorption of calcium in the gut and maintains sufficient serum calcium and phosphate concentrations in a bid to enable
normal mineralization of
bone.
It helps maintain
normal muscle and nerve function, keeps the heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, keeps
bones strong, regulate blood sugar levels,
promotes normal blood pressure, and is involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.
Snacks that include a mix of brightly coloured produce will also provide the most varied selection of beneficial nutrients: fresh fruits are a great source of vitamin C, which strengthens children's connective tissue, muscles and skin and increases resistance to infection; dried fruit is an excellent source of iron, which is especially essential during periods of rapid growth; orange vegetables such as carrot sticks are a great source of vitamin A, which
promotes normal growth, healthy skin, and tissue repair, and aids in night and colour vision; yogurts are a good source of calcium, perfect for developing
bones.
Iodine is essential for thyroid health; it
promotes normal cell function and is important in the formation of
bones, teeth, muscles, and blood.