NOURISMENT OF CHILDREN AND ITS IMPACT ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

NOURISMENT OF CHILDREN AND ITS IMPACT ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT



The basic part of a child’s growth and development is related to their nourishment and it has a crucial role

in their physical development and also dependent on their overall health. The most sensitive part of their

life is their infancy which is very critical in many dimensions particularly, nutritional that is dependent on

physical and mental development. In this article we will discuss in detail different impacts of nutrition on

children growth:

1. Physical development and progression:



Nutrition is the basic requirement of children after which other factors depend such as education, physical

growth, mental health. There are number of nutrients some of which are very important such as protein,

carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats. These nutrients are very important for body growth whereas

these contribute to nurturing of muscles, bones, nerves, cardiac and are involved in many other body

functions. Sufficient amount is necessary for tissues, bones and muscle repairing and other nutrients

like calcium and vitamin D are very important for strengthening of bones whereas their deficiency may

cause stunted growth in children, disorder in bone growth, delaying of motor skills.

2. Intellectual Growth:

Intellectual growth is also directly related and impacts development of children. Number of nutrients are

necessary for mental functions and development. Iron is important for making blood in hemoglobin rich.

fish that contains Omega-3s is very important for brain functioning. Vitamins B as well as zinc has a

crucial role in neurotransmitter functioning and growth of brain. Children who are not getting food in a

sufficient amount may face behavior problems, intellectual disabilities and learning weaknesses.

3. Functioning of immune system:


A balanced diet is very important for proper growth of body structure of a child and the energy gained is

to be used to boost the immune system. This will help the child to fight against the viral infections and

illnesses. Vitamins such as A, C, E ,D zinc are very important for the functioning of different organs of a

child. If these nutrients are not properly provided immune system gets weaken and the child may suffer

from malnutrition, make the children more liable to infection. They will get frequently ill and take long

time to recover.

4. Emotive and Social Development:



Nutritional factors effects a child’s life in many dimensions. It effects child’s emotional and behavioral

aspects in many ways. Many studies have shown that deficiency in such ingredients are linked to increase

risk of disorder in mood such as aggression, anxiety and depression. Availability of proper nutrition helps

to maintain emotional stability and behavioral issues and social interactive matters.

5. Long Lasting Health Gains:

Proper nutrition at early age befits to a large scale and can have long term benefits in terms of physical

and mental health later in life. Diseases in later life are mostly linked to poor nutrition and improper diet

intake, are responsible for generation of diabetes, chronic issues, cardiovascular, and many types of

cancers in adulthood. That’s why a balanced diet is necessary in early ages which plays a vital role to

reduce the risk of such horrible diseases and gives a proper and lifelong health.

Conclusion:

It is hard to limit ourselves just to few nutritional issues and their solutions in children. Books can be

written on this issue. Nutrition is the basic element and fundamental for the development of children.

The basic factor is mentions above is the balanced diet which must be not junk but full of nutrients that

are necessary for the growth of children in physical and cognitive dimensions and to boost immune and

emotional well-being. Parents, teachers and all health givers are responsible and must have a proper

training to tackle the issue. Nutrition of children should be given priority which can help them to reach

their full potential and can create a foundation for a healthy life. Prioritizing balance diet and addressing

socioeconomic disparities in access to proper nutrition, it can be possible for children to reach their full

potential. Investing in health and nutrition of children has a long lasting impact. It can benefits individual

as well as collective health outcomes but also contributes to healthier communities and societies.

Through education, proper nutrition, support and advocacy, it can be ensured that every child has the

opportunity to get and lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

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