Other essential nutrients

Other Essential Nutrients

Fostering good eating habits and providing healthy, nutrient-dense food choices is one of a parent's important tasks in raising young children. Quality nutrition is important for toddlers, because it affects physical and mental development as well as helping to prevent and overcome illness. Deficiencies of nutrients, such as iron and vitamin C, can impair brain and body functioning. Also, what constitutes healthy eating for older children and adults isn't always best for little ones.