Good nutrition is both preventive and promotive. It helps protect children from different health conditions by boosting their immune system. Essential micronutrients are not made by the human body in sufficient amounts, but can be acquired from a healthy diet and lifestyle. Vitamins help significantly fight off infections and ensure that the body is optimally functioning; proving true what every mother say during meal time “eat your fruits and veggies so you can grow strong”. Vitamin D for example has roles in boosting the immune system and in helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorous: minerals needed in bone-building. Additionally, minerals have several functions. Under macrominerals, potassium, sodium, and magnesium help in muscle contraction. WHile other like chloride help the body achieve and maintain homeostasis like fluid and electrolyte balance. Microminerals are as important; iron for example is a vital component of blood and oxygenation. Iodine has a crucial role in growth and development as it is in thyroid hormones that are responsible in metabolism.