The importance of zinc has been recognised only in recent years. Low zinc status often manifests itself in a decrease in the senses of taste of smell and taste, wounds take longer to heal and children fail to grow properly. This is because zinc is a vital factor in many key life processes, such as our immune function. Sugar Too much sugar in the diet can lead to hyperactivity, aggressive behaviour, but also to excessive mucus and tendency to frequent infections. Although these foods are part of a healthy diet, they do not offer children the essential nutrients that are necessary to them.
Protein is necessary for proper immune system function.
Your child should have at least one serving of fish or meat or two servings of beans, lentils or seed foods for instance tofu which is a seed food taken from the soya bean and a very rich source of protein everyday. Also things like runner beans, broad beans, baked beans and peas are all seed foods and a good source of protein. Consider also the kind of carbohydrates your child is eating and whether they are delivering any health benefits. You may think that giving your child corn flakes for breakfast is a healthy option. But corn flakes as a breakfast cereal are lethal, full of sugar and salt.