week 8 Nutrition for toddlers and preschoolers

Question 1

what micronutrients may be lacking in the diet due to a lack of/ small consumption of animal-rich foods?

Answer 1

zinc and iron

Question 2

which nutrients are important at this life stage, and why are they important?

Answer 2

protein- muscle growth and other essential functions
B vitamins and iron- for energy metabolism
calcium and vitamin D- for bone development