Eat Your Vitamins
Children need vitamins for promotion of good vision, strong teeth and growing bones, in addition to fighting infection and disease.
Although it is important for children to receive a healthy balance of all vitamins, parents should be especially mindful to ensure their kids receive plenty of the following:
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Vitamin A
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Healthy eyes, skin and immune responses
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Carrots, sweet potatoes, milk, cheese, eggs
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Vitamins B2, B3, B6 and B12
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Increased energy and metabolism
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Meat, fish, nuts, eggs, soybeans
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Vitamin C
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Healthy muscles and skin and promotes healing
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Citrus fruits, green vegetables
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Calcium and Vitamin D
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Strong teeth and bones
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Milk, cheese, yogurt
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| Iron |
Healthy muscles and red blood cells
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Lean red meats, turkey, beans, spinach
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Sources: www.kidshealth.org and www.vitamins-nutrition.org.
To ensure your child gets the nutrients he or she needs, talk with your family physician or pediatrician, or visit www.thechildrenshospital.org and search “vitamins.”
