Milk is an important source of vitamin D for children

A new study involving about 1,300 preschool children showed the opposite side of the coin of this health drink. When researchers from Toronto examined the relationship between consumption of milk and the contents of vitamin D and iron, they found that drinking 2 cups of milk a day was the optimal dose for most children. 3 cups milk or more were associated with lower levels of ferritin in the blood level of ferritin shows how much iron is stored in the body. And the more milk children drank, the lower their iron level. Vitamin D and iron – crucial nutrients for the growing organism. Vitamin D is important for many reasons, but primarily for bone health. Iron plays an important role in brain development. Iron deficiency has been associated with problems in movement. Milk is one of the best sources of vitamin D and calcium, at that time, like cereals and offal are among the best sources of iron. It is not yet clear whether milk blocks iron absorption directly, or his influence more indirect. "Milk is an important source of calories for infants, but it needs to give the kids too much" – say the experts. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting cow's milk to 2 cups per day for children of preschool age.
 

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