Health benefits of eating pumpkin, including youthful appearance and weight loss
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Head to a pumpkin patch near you and pick the nutritious fall fruit that offers health and beauty benefits thanks to a pumpkin's vitamin-, mineral- and antioxidant-rich makeup.
Infants: 400 mg for babies ages 0 to 6 months, 860 mg for babies ages 7 to 12 months Toddlers ages 1 to 3: 2,000 mg Children ages 4 to 8: 2,300 mg Adolescents ages 9 to 13: 2,500 mg for boys, 2,300 for girls Teens ages 14 to 18: 3,000 mg for boys, 2,300 mg for girls Adults ages 19+: 3,400 mg for men, 2,400 mg for women (pregnant: 2,900 mg, lactating: 2,800 mg) Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
It can also be used in more savory dishes such as soup, pasta, hummus and more. And while pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.