Posted on November 6, 2009 in latest news
Parents have to take the initiative for setting up the appropriate ratio of supplements or fats in a child’s diet. Obesity is the growing problem these days and we see most of the children suffering from major imbalance of fats. Eating lot of foods made from vegetable oils, fried and hydrogenated fat foods leads to Infections, allergies and obesity.
Since chicken, eggs and fishes are the good sources of Omega fat, It is always recommended to give organic chicken and fish to kids. The chickens and fishes that depend upon green plants and algae are considered as organic.
Vitamin E: In general, the supplements that have excess quantity of vitamin E are not given for kids. But the children with cystic fibrosis are advised to eat vitamin E supplement. Kids can get all required vitamin E by taking foods like: carrot juice, spinach, sweet potatoes, almonds, broccoli etc..
Calcium is important for kids who restrict themselves from eating dairy products, some may be allergic and some doesn’t feel like taking milk products. But calcium is an essential supplement for kids. Since it helps in developing strong bones, it is necessary to have food that is high in calcium.
Zinc enhances immune system and prevents infections. It helps in functioning of many different enzyme systems in the body. It is required for brain and sexual development, growth, reproduction, healing wound, appetite control and optimal energy levels.
Eating lot of fruits (strawberries, oranges, nectarines, mango, and peaches) and vegetables like: carrot, yams, squash melon, spinach and broccoli will help the kids gain Vitamin A and Vitamin C Both vitamins are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory.
To over come the problems of obesity, allergies and infections, kids have to be given supplements in proportion.
Daily Dosage of Supplements for Kids
| Supplement |
Quantity of supplement for kids aged between 2-6 year old |
Quantity of supplement for kids aged between 6-12 year old |
| Copper |
1 mg |
2 mg |
| Magnesium |
250 mg |
250-400 mg |
| Calcium |
250-500 mg |
500-800 mg |
| Zinc |
10 mg |
20 mg |
| Vitamin E |
100 IU |
200 IU |
| DHA from algae |
100 mg |
200 mg |
| Cod Liver Oil |
1 teaspoon for each 50 lb of body weight |
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