Did you know?
The brain adds more than 2 million new connections every second between
the ages of 1 and 2
Iron
Iron rich foods
What is Iron?
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Iron is an essential mineral.
Why is Iron important for toddlers?
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Iron helps with the cognitive development of children (the ability to think and reason)
Where can toddlers get Iron from?
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There is easily-absorbed iron, called Haem Iron, which can be found in animal foods like beef, poultry, fish and egg yolks
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A less easily-absorbed iron is know as Non Haem Iron which is found in foods such as lentils, beans, green vegetables and dried fruits
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Cows' milk is a poor source of iron. Growing Up Milk contains 40 times more iron than cows' milk
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