Suitable for 0-18 years: Vitamins and minerals

 Vitamins and minerals: the basics

Your child needs a lot of essential vitamins and minerals for growth, development and good health. They include:

  • vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K
  • minerals like calcium, iron, iodine and zinc.

The best way for your child to get enough vitamins and minerals is by eating a wide variety of foods from the five healthy food groups:

vegetables

fruit

grain food – bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, rice, corn and so on

reduced-fat dairy food – milk, yoghurt and cheese

lean meat and fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, legumes (peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and so on) and nuts.

Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/nutrition-fitness/nutrients/vitamins-minerals




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