Vol. 1, Issue 2, Part D (2015)

There are many factors, which are related to the mental growth of a child, e.g., proper nourishment, climatic conditions, hygiene, educational facilities etc. Out of these, the most important factor is food and proper nourishment. Most foods fulfil more than one function, as they consist of a number of nutrients, one is macronutrient and second one is micronutrients. Micronutrients include only three nutrients such as vitamin A, iron and iodine, which are required by the body in tiny quantities. Iodine is a micronutrient which is essential to human life. Some of the most vital functions of the human body and maintenance of body temperature depend upon steady supply of iodine.