The first-fruits of a crop were usually dedicated to the gods to prevent them from being angry; and new canoes, fishing-nets, &c., were dedicated by prayers and offerings, in order that the gods might be propitious to their owners in their use.
What should you know about supplemental vitamins and minerals before you head to the pharmacy? What should you know about iron, calcium, fluoride and combination multivitamins for infants and children? Most children do not need supplemental vitamins or minerals. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diet based on the food guide pyramid provides adequate amounts of all the vitamins a child needs.
Because it is both a source of fluid and nutrition, milk is an important contributor to a toddler's fluid intake. Milk is a source of high-quality protein, calcium and vitamin D, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that toddlers drink 3 4-ounce servings of milk per day. Children age 12 to 24 months should drink whole milk, and children over the age of 2 should drink low-fat (1 percent) or non-fat milk. There is no need for a toddler to drink juice or any other beverage.