9. Vitamin C

This vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid that helps in strengthening the bones and teeth and promoting their growth. It is a rich antioxidant and prevents illness, thereby increasing the chances of the body to grow during young age.

Humans are the only mammals that can’t synthesize vitamin C so we need to eat vitamin C rich foods. These include oranges, watermelon, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi and cantaloupe.