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Most healthy children don't need multivitamins if they are growing at the typical rate and eating a variety of foods. Foods are the best source of ...
So your child may be getting more vitamins and minerals than you think. Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs ...
But a steady amount of iron from food or vitamin supplements is needed to fuel a child's rapid growth and development. Here's a guide to iron needs at ...
Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. These are called nutrients. Children need different amounts ...
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A deficiency of vitamin D makes it difficult to maintain proper calcium and phosphorus levels in bones, which can cause rickets. Children 3 to 36 months old are ...
Vitamin A is an antioxidant, but research hasn't shown that taking vitamin A supplements helps prevent heart disease. Measles. Children with low vitamin A ...
If you're an adult, limit yourself to no more than 2,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day. The recommended upper limit for children varies by age. Getting too ...
Are omega-3 supplements safe for kids? What are the risks and benefits? ANSWER: The evidence on this topic is mixed. In healthy school-age children, taking an ...
The following dose has been determined for xerophthalmia (eye disease): Oral, 7500 to 15,000 RE (25,000 to 50,000 Units) a day. Children—Treatment dose is ...
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