The difference in checking the label
PARENTS know that they need to pay close attention to their children’s nutrition, especially during the early stages, but most have no idea what and how much nutrients their children need. Growth slows down as the child ages, so parents have to make sure that their children receive optimum nutrition early on.
Any nutritionist will say that milk is an important part of the child’s diet because it is naturally high in calcium, which children need for bone development. However, milk in its purest form is not enough – not enough iron, not enough vitamins. Children of a certain age range have specific nutritional needs, which is why growing up milk like NIDO 3+ have come up in the market.
There are so many options right now in the supermarket, all claiming to be the best kind of milk for the child. The question is, which brand should mom choose? All a mom has to do is check the label and zoom in on the important details.
The most basic nutrient that kids get from milk is calcium. Calcium helps bones develop and strengthen, which is crucial to prevent health problems and deformities in the future. For every 100g of NIDO 3+, children receive 1,100mg of Calcium, which is one of the highest calcium contents among all available milk brands.
Since kids are always active and on the go, they need Carbohydrates as it is a main source of energy. However, one should note that high carbohydrate content could also mean high sugar content. Imagine giving children high amounts of sugar in their milk at a very young age. This conditions the child’s palate to be accustomed to sweet foods, which will eventually make them prone to obesity and diabetes. This also makes children picky eaters as other foods begin to taste bland due to the lack of sugar.
Muscle development and weight management are tricky processes in the body for growing children, which is where protein comes in. Protein is involved in several bodily processes that affect the child’s physical development such as height. With 20g of protein per 100g of NIDO 3+, children receive the optimum amount from their milk to contribute to optimum growth. This, paired with calcium, builds a solid foundation for growth for children at a very young age.
Highest amount of live prebiotics and probiotics
Docosahexaenoic acid, otherwise known as DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid which helps in brain development. NIDO 3+ contains 33 mg per 100g of DHA produced from fish oil, which is more potent and easier to absorb than the more commonly used fish powder.
Recently, Prebiotics have become a popular ingredient for most preschool milk brands. Prebiotics start as Oligosachharides, a type of carbohydrate, that travel through the small intestines to reach the colon. Once there, Oligosachharides perform the function of Prebiotics, which feed the good bacteria in the body that aid in healthy digestion.