Food and nutrition.pdf

192 School Age ChildrenIron RequirementsIron is another mineral that is important for your child's growth.Having a diet with foods that are high in iron to meet daily requirementsis necessary for the development of strong muscles and production ofblood.Adolescents require about 10 to 12 mg of iron each day. See the tablefor the iron content of common foods and check the nutrition label tochoose foods high in iron when you prepare your families diet. Also choosefoods that are fortified with iron (cereals, bread, rice, and pasta).Food Servings Iron contentBeef, chicken, fishLiverPeanut butterNuts and seedsGreen peas, lima beansPinto beansSpinachGreens, turnip/collardStrawberriesTomato juiceSquashWhole grain breadRaisinsWatermelon