10/06/2008

Take the child enough Vitamins?

These substances are essential in achieving many and important functions in the body.

• The child needs between 40 and 60 mg / day of ascorbic acid or vitamin C. Where do they get? A citrus (orange, grapefruit, 100 g of berries) contains 50 mg. Two medium-sized potatoes provide 22 mg. One hundred grams of green or yellow vegetables provide 15 mg, and two cups of milk, 4 mg.

• The eggs and meat provide B vitamins, the milk and dairy products contain valuable B 2 and B 12. To avoid shortages, should take a small amount of approximately 100 grams of meat per day, cereals and 2 or 3 eggs a week.

• The oil and butter contain vitamin E. With 10 g of butter and 3 tablespoons of oil a day, the inputs of this nutrient are fully insured.

• legumes and vegetables are the main source of beta-carotene or protovitamina A. If you take 125 grams of vegetables and 2 pieces of fruit, consuming the 3 mg / day that the child needs.

On average, the small, fed a traditional diet, is not usually a lack of vitamins. It has assured the contributions recommended by the agencies.

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