publication date: Jan 28, 2010
More children are
staying indoors away from natural light and
sunshine - and are putting their
health at risk. Part of the reason is that
parents perceive the
outdoors as unsafe and part is because children are
playing video games, watching TV, and surfing the internet rather than
visiting parks or just pottering around in the
garden. A lack of natural light and sunshine is being blamed for a
resurgence of
rickets an entirely
preventable condition.
Professor
Amanda Kirby, a leading expert in
child development, explains how some children may require a
daily supplement:"It's important that every child receives a
daily dose of omega-3 and Vitamin D for normal
growth and development. With increasing
knowledge about the
diets of young people today, there may be grounds to
suggest that a
supplement will be the only way to
ensure adequate minerals, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. While a
healthy diet should always be sought for
every child, it has to be recognised that
some children will remain eating an
inadequate and poorly balanced diet and taking a
daily supplement may be the answer for some.
"I and team at the
Dyscovery Centre in Newport, Wales have in fact set out to investigate the effects of
omega-3 supplementation in eight to ten year old, mainstream
school children and to publish the results later this year."
Haliborange have a range of
children's supplements that can help ensure children receive all the
nutrients they need:
Haliborange Omega-3 Fruit Bursts [£4.19/30 capsules] – specifically formulated for children aged three to 12 years and includes extra omega-3 fish oil, plus combines additional vitamins D & E to promote good health and support growth.
Haliborange Kids Probiotic Multivitamin [£6.99/30 chewable tablets] gives parent reassurance that children are receiving their daily dose of vitamins and minerals, plus 50 per cent of their Vitamin D RDA.
Haliborange Fruit Softies [£3.99 for 30 capsules] – summer fruits shapes to ensure children are given their daily dose of Vitamin D to assist the body’s absorption on calcium for healthy growth and development.
