Exercise

Limit Screen Time

Vitamin D

3 Vegetables a Day

Whole Grains are Best

Get Your Calcium NowExercise

Involve Kids

Healthy Fats

Protein

2 Fruits a Day

Limit Soda and Juices

Limit Treatsps for Good Eating

 


Vitamin D

Making sure your child receives 400 IU’s (International Units) of vitamin D a day will go a long way in promoting their health. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium to make strong bones; it reduces inflammation; builds a strong immune system and helps to prevents cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Your body makes Vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunshine
Up to 70% of American children have low vitamin D levels
Look forvitamin D fortified foods
Ask your pediatrician to check your child's vitamin D levels

 

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