Jul 4, 2024
Yes, children may benefit from vitamins to support their growth and development. Vitamins can supplement deficiencies, especially for picky eaters. Pediatricians may recommend specific supplements like vitamin D for bone health or iron for red blood cell production.
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Vitamin A deficiency increases morbidity and mortality due to a weakened immune system. Kids between the ages of 6 months and 5 years should be given two doses of supplementation per year.
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Introduce your kid to eggs, leafy greens, dairy products and fish (if possible) for vitamin A.
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Vitamin B is usually found in animal products like fish and seafood. Apples, bananas and avocados also have vitamin B.
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Daily requirement of vitamin B for children 1-3 years old is 0.5mg/day, children 4-8 years old is 0.6 mg/day. Insufficient vitamin B can make kids feel weak.
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Did you know that infants need 50 mg/ day of vitamin C in a day? Lack of vitamin C in kids can affect bone growth and lead to connective tissue defects.
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Make sure your kid eats a slice or two of guava, or a few pieces of broccoli, to get sufficient vitamin C in the diet.
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If your kid is complaining of pain in leg or is delayed in walking, consult a doctor and check the Vitamin D levels. Children younger than 12 months old need 400 IU of vitamin D each day.
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The best way to get the sunshine vitamin is by sitting under the Sun during the morning time. Wake up your kid early in the morning, apply oil on the body and make them play or sit under the sun for a few hours.
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Kids need only a few micrograms of vitamin K. While 2 mcg per day is enough for infants, babies up to 1 year need 2.5 mcg.
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Try to add vitamin K rich foods like blueberries, spinach, broccoli to your child's food to make sure his body gets this essential vitamin regularly.
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Kids, up to 3 years of age need atleast 9 IU of vitamin E daily and this requirement increases up to 22 IU for teenagers.
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Sunflower seeds, almonds, sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin E. Add these to your kid's regular diet to enhance vitamin E supplementation.
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