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Food can provide nutrition important for child including to strengthen endurance. Here are some foods to improve immune child.
A strong immune system in children can protect children from various diseases. High resistance also helps the body fight viruses and bacteria that attack the child’s body.
A child’s immunity can be strengthened by providing a number of important nutrients through food.
Here are foods to boost children’s immunity, citing WebMD.
1. Yogurt
Yogurt contains probiotics or bacteria that are beneficial to the body. These bacteria work in the intestines and digestive system to help children absorb essential nutrients and at the same time increase their immunity. Healthy digestion is the key to strong immunity.
Studies show that children who eat yogurt have a 19 percent lower risk of getting colds, ear infections and strep throat.
2. Walnuts
Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important nutrients for a child’s immune system. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the number of respiratory tract infections in children.
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Various fruits contain all the nutrients such as vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system. Give the child different kinds of fruit with different colors. The more varied, the more nutrients the child will get.
4. Vegetables
Vegetables contain high fiber and are good for digestion. Vegetables are also rich in vitamins and minerals that support the body’s immune system. Process vegetables creatively so that children are interested in eating vegetables.
5. Lean meats
Lean meat also helps children increase their ability to fight disease. Meat contains protein which helps maintain strength.
Studies have also found that the zinc content in meat can help white blood cells fight infections in the body.
Encourage children to regularly eat foods that can help boost immunity as listed above in order to be protected from various disease threats.
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