Vitamins and Minerals

At a glance

Your child needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to grow healthy and strong. Three important nutrients are vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

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Learn more

Explore these pages to learn:

  • What vitamin D, iron, and zinc do.
  • When your child needs vitamin D, iron, and zinc.
  • How much vitamin D, iron, and zinc your child needs.
  • Steps you can take to help your child get enough vitamin D, iron, and zinc.
Various food sources of Vitamin D, including salmon, mushrooms, eggs, cheese, etc.
Vitamin D
Why vitamin D is important and how to make sure your child is getting enough.
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Iron
Information about why, when, and how much iron children need.
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Zinc
When children start eating solid foods, it is important they eat food that contains zinc.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)