Are Your Kids Falling Short On Nutrients They Need?
Nutrition for kids can be a confusing topic. Moms receive all kinds of well-intentioned advice about what kids should eat — from their own moms, close friends on Facebook, celebrities on Instagram and of course, the news media. These different opinions from so many sources combined with busy schedules and picky eaters at home can make it challenging to know exactly what to do to make sure your kids get the nutrition they need.
Moms all want to do what’s best for their kids, especially when it comes to providing healthy meals they like. You may get inspiration from celebrity websites, books and blogs, some of which may encourage you to follow their lead and adopt dairy-free diets. However, many moms don’t realize these different milk alternatives do not have the same nutrients as real, dairy milk. Others may offer water at meals – a great source of hydration – instead of milk, not realizing that serving milk is an excellent opportunity to give their kids key nutrients they need to grow.
The reality is that not providing good nutrition for kids is a health issue. One out of two children ages nine and up are falling short on calcium, vitamin D and potassium. Most kids younger than nine are falling short on vitamin D and potassium. These nutrients are critical for kids’ growth. So much so that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified them as nutrients of public health concern because many Americans, including kids, are not consuming enough. [i]
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