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Five common nutrient deficiencies in infants and young children.
March 16, 2011 | 
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Infant formulas and many first foods, such as infant cereal, are fortified with a number of vitamins and minerals, but what if you choose not to incorporate these foods into your baby's diet? Is there another way to ensure that your child is getting adequate nutrition? At what point should your child be tested for deficiencies? These are good questions. Hopefully the following information will provide useful suggestions and guidelines to help keep your baby or young child as healthy as possible. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Common nutrient deficiencies, Diet and Nutrition | 
Tags: breastfeeding, Children, immune health, infant food, infant formula, infants, iron, nutrient deficiencies, nutrion for children, nutrition for infants, pediatric nutrient requirements, toddlers, vitamin A, Vitamin D, vitamin k, zinc | 
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Six Natural Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immune System!
Now that the school year is in full swing, cold and flu viruses will make their way through classrooms and families. Just because everyone else is getting sick doesn't mean your child has to too. There are a few simple things that can help keep your child's immune system strong and reduce the likelihood of getting sick or at least reduce the severity and duration of illness should they catch a cold or flu virus.
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Posted in Diet and Nutrition, Prevention and Wellness, Probiotics, Sleep | Tags: cold, immune system, immunity, influenza, mucosa, nutrition, Pediatrics, prevention, Probiotics, Sleep, vitamin A, vitamin D3, zinc | 1 Comment »