date:Sep 11, 2018
Other new FITS findings reveal that troubling nutrient shortfalls start early and many young children consume sweets and excess sodium:
Iron: The percentage of infants between 6 and 12 months old who do not consume the recommended amount of iron has increased from 7.5 percent in 2002 to 18 percent in 2016. Iron is a critical nutrient to support learning ability and brain development.
Vitamin D: Fewer than 25 percent of infants get the recommended amount of vitamin D, which the body needs for