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Top 10 Nutrients Your Kids Need

Not sure if your kids are getting enough of the good stuff? Our handy guide will help you out.

September 14th, 2009

By Angela Pirsi

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Iron

How Much They Need (Daily)

Ages 1-3: 7 mg Ages 4-8: 10 mg Ages 9-13: 8 mg Ages 14-18: 11 mg (boys), 15 mg (girls)

Good For

Helping to make red blood cells, transporting oxygen

Best Sources

Red meat, dark chicken and turkey, legumes, fortified cereals, pastas and bread

For Best Results, Pair With

Vitamin C can double iron absorption from non-meat sources

Who’s Not Getting Enough

Almost all kids, but particularly:

• young children • teen girls


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