Vitamin Intake Calculator for Kids

Vitamin D Intake Calculator for Kids

Here is a table outlining the recommended daily intake of essential vitamins for kids, based on age groups, their primary food sources, and their benefits:

Vitamin	Age Group (Years)	Recommended Daily Intake	Primary Sources	Benefits
Vitamin A	1-3	300 mcg	Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, dairy products	Healthy vision, immune system, cell growth
	4-8	400 mcg
	9-13	600 mcg
Vitamin C	1-3	15 mg	Oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers	Antioxidant, healthy skin, immune function
	4-8	25 mg
	9-13	45 mg
Vitamin D	1-3	15 mcg (600 IU)	Sunlight, fortified milk, fish (salmon, tuna)	Bone and teeth health, calcium absorption
	4-8	15 mcg (600 IU)
	9-13	15 mcg (600 IU)
Vitamin E	1-3	6 mg	Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, broccoli	Antioxidant, protects cells, boosts immune system
	4-8	7 mg
	9-13	11 mg
Vitamin K	1-3	30 mcg	Leafy greens (spinach, kale), broccoli, soybeans	Blood clotting, bone health
	4-8	55 mcg
	9-13	60 mcg
Vitamin B6	1-3	0.5 mg	Bananas, potatoes, chicken, fish, fortified cereals	Brain development, red blood cell production
	4-8	0.6 mg
	9-13	1.0 mg
Vitamin B12	1-3	0.9 mcg	Meat, poultry, fish, dairy, fortified cereals	Nerve function, red blood cell formation
	4-8	1.2 mcg
	9-13	1.8 mcg
Folate (B9)	1-3	150 mcg	Leafy greens, oranges, beans, fortified cereals	DNA synthesis, red blood cell production
	4-8	200 mcg
	9-13	300 mcg

This table provides a summary of essential vitamins, their recommended daily intake based on age, key food sources, and their primary health benefits for children.