Kid’s health: 10 foods for naturally strong bones

Kid’s health: 10 foods for naturally strong bones

No one wants brittle bones. With kids jumping around and learning about the world, there are bound to be trips and falls, but besides keeping an eagle eye on them, one way to help them stay healthy and strong is by feeding them a diet rich in nutrition for the bones. Here are 10 things that should be on a child’s menu. 1. This fermented milk product is a rich haven for pre- and probiotics, which modulate intestinal calcium absorption and bone metabolism, states the book ‘In Yogurt in Health and Disease Prevention’. Yoghurt not only provides calcium but also phosphorus and protein, which influence bone growth and loss. Besides, this is also a good source of Vitamin D. 2. Similarly strong in the calcium and vitamin D department, milk makes for an easy supplement for kids. “Calcium is linked with bone health, but vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and maintains adequate blood levels of calcium and phosphate to allow for normal bone mineralisation,” researcher and dietitian Gail Cresci was quoted as saying in an article by US-based Cleveland Clinic. 3. This dairy product is also a good source of calcium, which makes for healthy bones and teeth, and helps