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3 reasons why kids need to drink milk

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<p>MANILA -- Ensuring their children&#x27;s health is one of the major concerns of moms.</p><p>Good nutrition plays a huge role in the early development and growth of a child, but sadly, not all children are easy to feed. Most of them are very picky-- some even skip meals, and end up not getting the nourishment they need.</p><p>A well-balanced meal is important to meet one’s nutrition requirements. It helps them stay strong and active amid the busy days in school and play.</p><p>But let&#x27;s be realistic. Not everyone is about to drop their favorite junk food and other sinful treats to get the nourishment they need. To address this, the Department of Health recently launched Pinggang Pinoy -- a visual representation developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) to serve as a food guide for Filipinos, adult and children.</p><p>According to Pinggang Pinoy, your plate must contain one serving of rice and alternatives (bread, noodles, rootcrops), two servings of fish, chicken, or meat, one serving of vegetables, and one serving of fruit.</p><p>While this sounds easy for adults, many kids see this as a nightmare. Parents should, thus, try to complement their kids’ diet with a glass of milk for every balanced meal. Apart from the fact that kids love to drink milk, it also gives them following benefits:</p><div><strong>1. Strong bones, teeth</strong></div><p>Milk is a good source of calcium, which strengthens the bones, including the teeth. Strong bones result in stronger body, better posture, and growth, while strong teeth give children the confidence to smile.</p><div><strong>2. It keeps them hydrated.</strong></div><p>Children are usually active. They play and run around all day, causing them to perspire a lot. It is, thus, important to replace these fluids by giving them water and other refreshments like milk.</p><p>Milk contains a substantial amount of water molecules that can keep your child rehydrated for their active life.</p><div><strong>3. It is very nutritious.</strong></div><p>A glass of milk contains an incredible amount of essential nutrients apart from calcium. These include protein, phosphorous, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D, among others, which are all beneficial to a child&#x27;s mental and physical development.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/sports/12/22/bear-brand.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Indeed, milk has different benefits that can relieve moms from worries and headaches. It is important, however, that they choose the right milk drink for their kids.</p><p>Bear Brand Powdered Milk is a proven effective solution against micronutrient deficiency. According to DOST-FNRI, moms should put in three spoonfuls (33g) of powdered milk in a glass of 200ml water so their children can get the full benefits of milk.</p><p>Bear Brand Powdered Milk helps give your child the right amount of nutrients that he needs to grow up strong and healthy. Visit ww.facebook.com/BearBrandPH to join the conversation about kids nutrition.</p>