Vitamin and mineral needs in children
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Vitamin and mineral needs in children
Children and teens, starting by age 2 months , may need a daily vitamin D supplement. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your child.
Infants 6 to 12 months of age may need a source of iron. Use iron-fortified formula (for formula-fed babies) and include high-iron infant cereals and/or meat baby foods.
Children 6 months to 16 years of age may need a fluoride supplement, depending on the fluoride levels in the local water supply.1 Check with your doctor for amounts and sources. Fluoride can help prevent cavities.
References
Citations
Adair SM, et al. (2001). Recommendations for using fluoride to prevent and control dental caries in the United States. MMWR, 50(RR14): 1–42. Also available online: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5014a1.htm.
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| Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator |
| Last Updated | February 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | February 23, 2007 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition, Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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