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A balanced diet is especially important for children to optimally support their rapid growth and development. We’ll show you which nutrients play a key role in this and offer practical tips on how to encourage healthy eating habits.

Highly processed foods, also known as ultra-processed foods (UPF), make everyday life much easier for many people. These products have a long shelf life, are ready to eat, and are often very tasty. But there’s also a downside: they’re often packed with fat, sugar, salt, and additives. Studies show that eating a lot of UPF increases the risk of certain diseases. We’ll provide guidance on how to approach highly processed foods—including simple shopping tips for everyday life.

Being overweight, trouble concentrating, and frequent infections are common among children. In this article, you’ll learn how diet can help children maintain a healthy weight and strengthen their immune systems. We’ll also show how the timing and choice of foods can positively influence a child’s ability to concentrate.