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Growing child needs a complete mix of balanced diet for proper growth of body and mind. As children grow, there is an increased interest and participation in other activities, which compete with mealtimes. Healthy children with proper nutrition exude more self confidence, have higher energy levels and are more alert than malnourished.Growing child requires proteins and carbohydrates for developing muscles and bones, and vitamins and minerals ton build the immune system to facilities proper growth. Proteins help build muscles and strength of the body. Calcium is required for developing bones in the absence of which a child will have weak bones. active children burn a lot of calories every day because they play more for these children adequate proportion of carbohydrate is also required on daily basis. Vitamins are essential to the growing body they help with digestion, energy, immunity, alertness, cell division, and growth. Vitamin A is good for eyes, Vitamin C helps boost the immune system, fight stress, and keep skin, hair and nails healthy and Vitamin D is important for strong bones, and teeth. Iodine helps prevent developmental delays and iron is essential because it is a carrier of oxygen throughout the body and gives mental alertness. The Recommended Dietary Allowances represent levels of intake of essential nutrients that, on the basis of scientific knowledge, are judged by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences, to be adequate to meet the nutrient needs of practically all healthy persons. Since no single food group can nourish the body with all the vital ingredients it requires, it is important to consume a variety of healthy foods to derive the nutrition the body needs. Food groups that can be consumed to fulfill nutritional requirement are fruits, vegetables, cereals and pulses, dairy products, poultry, fish and meat products.