How to improve your child’s immune system?

How to improve your child’s immune system?

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The immune system plays a vital role in protecting a child’s body from harmful germs and bacteria. A poor immune system will lead to child’s chance of getting infection. And this may be due to unbalanced diet and inappropriate nutrition.

Function Of The Immune System

  • To fight against diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, germs, etc.
  • To fight against the diseases that cause changes in the functioning body.
  • To identify the parasites or germs responsible for causing infection.

Once the body comes in contact with the infection, the immune system releases antibodies to kill the foreign cells.

Tips To Boost The Immune System

From early childhood, a child requires a good immunity. As a parent, you are responsible for ensuring your child gets proper nutrition and a balanced diet to fulfil their dietary requirements.

You can consult with a doctor to protect your child’s health and learn how to increase immunity, while following healthy meal planning.

Some of the key pointers you must know to boost your child’s immune system are: -

  • Including healthy, nutritious meals in your child’s diet is crucial.
  • Engage your child in physical activities like playing, dancing etc from the early stages of childhood.
  • Involve your children in household chores.
  • The immune system is the powerhouse of antibodies and immune cells. And for that, protein-rich food is essential to fight viral infection.
  • Make sure your child eats the meal on time. Limit the usage of mobile phones and television while eating.
  • Make sure your children get an adequate amount of sleep.
  • Reduce the intake of sugar and salt from the diet. Limit the consumption of junk food.
  • Include dairy products in the diet.
  • Prepare healthy snacks for your child.
  • Ensure your child drinks adequate water daily to remain hydrated.
  • Eat fresh fruits and vegetables to boost immunity.

Food That Helps In Boosting The Immunity

There are specific sources of food that help in recovering the immune system. These aim at preventing weakened immune system and infectious diseases. It will make your child’s disorder accessible. The intake of healthy meals is vital for a healthy lifestyle and upbringing.

  • Fruits and green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins A, C, E.
  • Protein-rich food like milk, egg yolks, legumes, nuts etc.

You can also add Pediasure to your kid’s meal plan. It can help support their immune system.

As parents, you are responsible for your child’s healthy lifestyle right from the early stages of life. It will help increase their immunity and make them stronger in fighting against recurrent infections.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed in the above Blog are the independent views of the blogger / author based on his/her experience on child growth and development. It is not intended to represent Abbott’s viewpoint on the matter or to promote Abbott’s products. Nothing in this content should be construed as Abbott giving medical advice or making a recommendation, endorsement of any kind, nor does it seek to replace medical opinion or independent professional/ clinical judgement.

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References:

1. Kleinman RE, Hall S, Green H, et al. Diet, breakfast, and academic performance in children. Ann Nutr Metab. 2002;46(0 1):24-30. doi:66399.
2. Scholler I, Nittur S. Understanding failure to thrive. Paediatr Child Health (Oxford). 2012;22(10):438-442. doi:10.1016/j.paed.2012.02.007.
3. Rampersaud GC, Pereira MA, Girard BL, Adams J, Metzl JD. Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105(5):743-760. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.007.