Helene and her little sister, Nov 2008
| Mom | Marieke |
| Mom’s Nationality | Germany |
| Lives in | Jacksonville, Florida (USA) |
| Brothers/Sisters | One sister, less than 2 years old |
| Favorite Foods | Fruit – Watermelon |
| Vegetables – Broccoli | |
| Cereal – Kellogg’s Cornflakes | |
| Dairy – Plain yogurt | |
| Meats – Chicken | |
| Snacks – Chocolate | |
| Fruit juice – Apple juice | |
| Mom’s Favorite Recipe | Chicken casserole with vegetable and cheese (Bake in oven for about 40 Minutes) |
| Nutritional Supplements | None – Mom says “I am not sure, if really helpful and I am concerned about possible side effects. Try to meet her nutrition needs with natural fruits and vegetables” |
| Mom’s top concerns | Too much sugar, too many snacks, does not get healthy food at daycare/school |
| Gets advice from |
Pediatrician, trusted family/friends, books/magazines |
| Question/advice for other moms/dads | Does anybody have more detailed information whether nutritional supplements are proofed to benefit the development of kids? |
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good question about nutritional supplements. maybe ttdad will research and publish an article for us, hint hint. although i haven’t researched specifically the benefits of supplements, I do know that we absorb nutrients better from food than pills, so it’s best to eat nutrients vs. swallow them. unless your child has a known deficiency, making lots of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, legumes, healthy fats, and dairy (or calcium veggies) i would avoid supplements. food allergies are another reason supplementation my be advised.
When you say supplements, do you mean vitamins? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids take vitamins (prescribed by their pediatrician, natch) including a recent call for increased dosages of Vitamin D. Here are some sites that might be of help: http://www.medem.com/medlib/article/ZZZ03BR8W7C and http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/581999
Marieke, you have two very beautiful and healthy girls!