{"id":244675,"date":"2022-12-03T08:09:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T06:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=125796"},"modified":"2022-12-03T08:09:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T06:09:06","slug":"back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school: how to keep kids healthy and growing so they can thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=125797\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125797 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125797 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"225\">Healthy eating is fundamental to your child\u2019s growth and development. And while naughty festive season eating is completely acceptable, they do need support to keep their bodies healthy, immune systems strong, and minds focused as they start the new school year.<\/p>\n<p>Scientifically proven and quality vitamins and supplements can ensure children get adequate support for their nutrition and immunity. \u201cVitamins should always compliment a healthy diet,\u201d said Lelani Rautenbach, Head of Marketing at Releaf Pharmaceuticals, a vitamin manufacturer that has developed a range specifically to meet the growing and development needs of babies, kids, and teens. She explains that every child should be given the right vitamins and supplements to support a strong immune system and provide essential nutrients for their growing bodies.<\/p>\n<p>What to look for in children\u2019s vitamins1, 2, 3<br \/>The experts all agree that there are several important factors to consider when choosing a supplement for a child. \u201cReputable brands that adhere to strict manufacturing standards and formulate vitamins and supplements specifically for children\u2019s daily needs are the ones to look out for,\u201d Rautenbach said. \u201cIt is also essential that you consult your doctor before your child starts taking them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that the products you select only use high-quality ingredients and are free of preservatives, tartrazine, artificial colourants, alcohol, sucrose, and glucose. \u201cMake sure your children get all the good stuff from their vitamins, and that the brand you chose delivers on all their claims,\u201d said Willco Janse van Vuuren, Managing Director at Releaf Pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>What vitamins do children need every day2, 4<br \/>To maintain good health, children should get sufficient vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. \u201cWhen children get the right dose of these vital vitamins, they will grow up with healthy, strong bones and muscles and strong immunity,\u201d Janse van Vuuren added.<\/p>\n<p>Medical aid approval<br \/>Some medical aid schemes reward customers for staying healthy and taking scientifically proven quality vitamins and supplements. These medical aid members can claim back recent vitamins and supplement purchases if they are NAPPI-coded. This is good news for vitamin takers who can get extra money in their pocket and improved health as the new year kicks off.<\/p>\n<p>All children need the right vitamins and minerals to grow and stay healthy, especially picky eaters, children with allergies, or on restricted diets. Rautenbach suggests choosing a multivitamin that suits your child\u2019s age and health needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">61<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/back-to-school-how-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-growing-so-they-can-thrive\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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