My toddler doesn't like milk. I can only get her to drink it if I put flavoring in it. What else can I give her to make sure she is getting enough calcium?
When it comes to your child and nutrition, calcium is an area parents should be concerned about. Recent research shows that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are suffering from a calcium insufficiency. Calcium is essential for developing strong bones and teeth. Although milk is the best source of calcium, parents of children who don't like to drink milk have many other options for making sure their child gets the recommended daily calcium requirement:• Low-fat milk products are the best sources of calcium. But besides plain milk, this category includes yogurt, cheese, and, yes, even ice cream! Like Tiffany is doing, parents can also try adding chocolate or strawberry flavoring to milk if it will get their child to drink a glass. (Although remember the flavoring adds calories and lots of sugar, so it should be limited to one glass a day.)
• Other foods that are good sources of calcium include dark green leafy vegetables and broccoli. Tofu, chickpeas, lentils, and split peas can also be added to favorite recipes to boost the calcium content.
• Many juices and other foods today, like cereals, are fortified with calcium. Check the labels. One cup of calcium-fortified orange juice has the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk
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