With a constant influx of new children’s health research, it can be hard to know where to look for current information: we got you! After checking the facts, we turned our attention to those most impacted by this information: kids.
We asked our in-house, pint-sized experts—the children of the staff at alive.com—to weigh in on a few topics surrounding their own health.
Vitamin D
Question
What do you think the “sunshine vitamin” is, and why do you think it is important?
Answer
“The sunshine vitamin is peaches! It’s important because it makes you healthy.” (Viera, age 5)
Even though peaches are healthy and tasty, the “sunshine vitamin” actually refers to vitamin D! The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for those aged 1 to 18 is 600 IU. However, approximately 1 billion people worldwide aren’t meeting their daily requirements.
Tip! Vitamin D supplements are a great way to reach your daily quota of the sunshine vitamin. Always check with a medical professional before starting your child on a new supplement.