Children who don't get enough zinc risk stunting their growth, but keep in mind that zinc deficiencies are very rare in this country. One half-cup of baked beans contains 2 mg. One half-cup of ricotta cheese contains 2 mg. One quarter-cup of pecans contains 1 mg. But your child also needs 200 IUs of the vitamin each day from food sources, especially in the winter.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb minerals like calcium and builds strong teeth and bones.
Multigrain Cheerios Plus contains 102 IUs. One egg yolk contains 90 IUs. One slice of cheese contains 69 IUs. One teaspoon of margarine contains 34 IUs. Children between ages 1 and 3 need 400 micrograms of vitamin A daily.