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.
The reality is that toddlers should not consume more than 24 ounces of milk per day. The reality is that toddlers should not consume more than 24 ounces of milk per day. Ideally, 1- to 2-year-olds should have no more than 16 ounces per day (2 cups) and 3-year-olds around 8 to 12 ounces (1 to 1-1/2 cups). This provides your toddler with his necessary daily dose of calcium and part of his daily vitamin D requirement.