Nutrition for kids: A parent’s guide

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Roger Wolfson is a retired physical educator who still continues his advocacy to help people everywhere become fitter and healthier. For today, he writes about something near and dear to his heart.

Roger Wolfson believes that every child deserves to be healthy. That responsibility falls on their parents’ shoulders. And as such, Roger Wolfson has put together a short guide for parents on the finer points of proper nutrition for growing children.

1. Do not underestimate the importance of water.

Science has proven time and again just how water is the most important kind of food for anyone, children included. And the fact that children expend so much energy playing and being active, they lose much of their body water in the process. Because of this, parents have to make sure kids drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

2. A well-balanced meal is a good meal.

While there are a plethora of diets today for people of all fitness goals, Roger Wolfson says that 99 percent of them are not for children. Instead, for kids, the usual well-balanced preparation of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and more should be a staple in their usual meal.

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3. Vitamins and minerals are always of great help.

Vitamins and minerals are great supplements for healthy, growing children. Vitamins C and D fortify their immune system. Vitamin B aids in growth. Calcium does as well. However, before everything, Roger Wolfson suggests consulting with a physician.

What else do you think children should eat? Feel free to share what you think with Roger Wolfson in the comments section below.

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