The right nutrition for growing kids
Cerelac® - Full of the goodness of multigrains to meet the nutritional needs of growing children
Young children use their bodies to communicate, learn and grow.1 This means that even though their bodies are small, their energy needs are high.2 They need nutrient-dense food, packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.3
Cerelac® provides wholesome nutrition with multicereals.
Iron+
The iron+ bundle in Cerelac® provides energy, increases stamina and supports brain development.4–8
Iron is particularly important for reducing the risk of childhood anemia and supporting cognitive development during this vital stage of growth.9,10
The goodness of multigrains
Cerelac® contains the natural grains wheat, oat, corn, barley, and rice. These grains provide nutritional support for children as they grow. Wheat, oat and barley improve cognitive function, digestive health and immunity; they also promote a healthy gut microbiota.13–16 Rice is a source of magnesium, which supports the function of the developing nervous system.17,18 Corn is rich in vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption, increasing its bioavailability.19
Probiotics, zinc and added vitamins
The probiotic Bifidus BL in Cerelac® kids’ cereals helps to support immunity,20 protecting against respiratory infections and diarrheal illnesses.21,22 These cereals also contain several immunonutrients – zinc, vitamin C and vitamin A - which modulate and maintain the immune system, reducing the risk of infection.23–25
References:
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2. Food and Agriculture Administraion. Energy and protein requirements: Infants, Children and Adolescents. Accessed October 14, 2021. https://www.fao.org/3/aa040e/aa040e07.htm
3. British Nutrition Foundation. A healthy, varied diet for children - British Nutrition Foundation. Accessed October 14, 2021. https://www.nutrition.org.uk/life-stages/children/a-healthy-varied-diet…
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12. World Health Organization. Guideline: Sugars Intake for Adults and Children.; 2015. Accessed October 14, 2021. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549028
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20. Jungersen M, Wind A, Johansen E, Christensen JE, Stuer-Lauridsen B, Eskesen D. The science behind the probiotic strain bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis bb-12®. Microorganisms. 2014;2(2):92-110. doi:10.3390/microorganisms2020092
21. Taipale T, Pienihkkinen K, Isolauri E, et al. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in reducing the risk of infections in infancy. Br J Nutr. 2011;105(3):409-416. doi:10.1017/S0007114510003685
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