Pediatricians Share The Top Nutrients Kids Don’t Get Enough Of
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Here’s how to make sure your children don’t miss out.
It’s the time of year when caregivers are carting kids to the pediatrician’s office for an annual back-to-school check-up. As pediatricians meet with kiddos and check in on their growth, one paradox they are collectively confronting is the rise in obesity in children, as well as nutrient deficiency.
Certainly it’s true that not everyone has access to healthy foods. According to Feeding America, 13 million children in the U.S. are food insecure, which means they don’t have enough food to eat. This is why subsidized school breakfast and lunch programs are vital. Perhaps your family has access to healthy foods — you just don’t know if your kids are eating enough of them.
What are the big nutrients kids aren’t getting enough of? Keep reading to find out, along with how you can make sure your kids are getting enough.
Nutrients Elementary-Age Children Aren’t Getting Enough Of
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