![]() Consuming vitamin C is important for kids. It plays a number of important roles in the body, acting as antioxidant and immune supporter, helping build the protein collagen and enhancing the absorption of iron in the body. Antioxidant effects & Iron absorption: in the body, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant helping to protect cells from damage. It also helps to regenerate the antioxidant vitamin E. Vitamin C also improves the absorption of iron from the food your kids will be eating. Immune support: Vitamin C is required for normal immune function. It helps maintain immune responses and may play a role in the management of upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin C help relieve cold symptoms. Collagen and wound healing: Vitamin C is required to form and strengthen collagen in bones, cartilage, muscles and blood vessels. It also helps with healing wounds and helps your kids teeth and gums to stay healthy. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for kids is 35 mg/day for ages 1-8, and 40 mg/day for ages 9-18. Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi fruits, and broccoli are some types of fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C.
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AuthorTina Mousa. A Dietetic Student at the University of Kentucky. Archives
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