How to prepare your child’s immunity for a return to school
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Physical health is essential, especially for children. Learning good habits early in life keeps them physically, and mentally healthy. It also helps them manage their academic performance.
Vitamin C
Helps prevent infections and reducestheir duration. Lemons, oranges, papaya,pomegranate etc.
Folic Acid
Boosts immunity, promotes red blood cells formation and healthy cell growth. Beans, lentils, avocado, fortified cereals etc.
Vitamin D
Supports the immune system. Oily fish,fortified milk, juices, cereals etc.
Vitamin E
Powerful antioxidant, helps fight infections.Nuts and oilseeds like almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds etc.
Zinc
Helps build new cells in theimmune system. Meat, shellfish,legumes, seeds etc.
Iron
Lack of iron causes anaemia and affects the immune system. Chicken, oysters, clams, lotus stem, leafy vegetables, broccoli etc.
Vitamin A
Helps fight against infection.Carrots, sweet potato, broccoli,red bell pepper etc.
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