Fact 1: Minerals are chemical elements that are essential for body processes.

Fact 2: Children's bodies are in a developing process.

Given the two facts above, answer the question "What is necessary for a growing child?" with the following options: 
- four limbs
 - stamina
 - hydration
 - food
 - pets
 - minerals
 - plastics
 - a measuring stick


 

      minerals   