India, Feb. 19 -- Every human being needs and deserves to eat nutritious food. However, it takes on special importance when it comes to children, as they require all essential nutrients to grow into strong, healthy adults.

Sometimes, even when their dietary needs are met, children may show symptoms of particular deficiency diseases. Iron is such an elusive micronutrient which is essential for the proper development of little humans.

The mineral is a key component of haemoglobin in red blood cells. According to the Mayo Clinic website, iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It also helps muscles store and use oxygen.

Taking to Instagram on February 14, clinical nutritionist Nikkie Malhotra explained why children ...