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Vegetables

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Vegetables

Vegetables play an important role in Your Child’s growth and development. They are a good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A and C, potassium, and magnesium, which are necessary to maintain good health.

Vegetables that are good for children
Vegetables contain different vitamins and minerals, so the more varieties your child eats the better. Examples of good vegetables include:

To avoid the risk of choking, ensure you thinly slice or cut, and always cook, vegetables well before giving them to your child. Very young children should not eat raw vegetables.

Age recommendation for vegetables
Depending on their age, children are recommended to eat the following amounts of vegetables every day:

Health benefits of vegetables

Tips to help children eat vegetables

If you have space for it, grow vegetables with your child. This will increase their interest in veggies.

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