Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, important for normal growth, healthy skin and eyes, immunity, and tissue and bone repair. 1
Vitamin A can be found in two categories of food sources: animal sources such as dairy, fish, and meat; and plant sources such as green leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, and mangoes.2
Dr. Ali Hammoud
MD, Pediatrics
What is the appropriate water intake?
There are really only two things that kids should be drinking: milk and water. 1 The great thing about water is that it’s a zero-calorie quencher that helps muscles and the brain…
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How do I get my child to eat fruit?
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is well known to be healthier and protects against a lot of diseases. Fruits contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, fibres, and other very important nutrients. No…
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Is providing regular meals and snacks essential for your toddler?
The National Health Service and other organizations tend to recommend offering snacks to young children between 3-5 years of age.1 If the right snacks are offered at the right times, they can play…
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