Food consumed by children could be medicine or a slow poison [Video]

According to her, parents should be circumspect about the type of food they feed their children in order to prevent any form of deficiency it may be associated with. She stressed that choosing the right meal for a child is very prudent to ensure that the child is acquiring the necessary nutrients embedded in a particular meal.

Highlighting the need for ensuring nutritious food for a child, she stated that nutrient-dense food must contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats. Dr. Ankrah underscored that consuming enough whole grains and cereal products provides children’s bodies with the essential vitamins and minerals they need at the right …