# health food for kids#10 foods for growing children
Dr Han Wee Meng works with children every day. She knows that between the ages of two and 12, they are growing fast and need to be fed right.
Dr Han, Head and Senior Principal Dietitian at the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), a member of the SingHealth group, said that during the growing years, foods that supply protein, calcium, iron and vitamins are critical to their growth and development. Without them, children may be stunted and, in serious cases, it can impact the development of their mental and motor skills. These nutrients are present in the major food groups – grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and protein foods. The health master