Can a 6-Year-Old Child Still Take Cod Liver Oil?

Question

Can a 6-year-old child still take cod liver oil, and are there any other recommended nutritional supplements?

Answer

By the time a child reaches 6 years old, they no longer require additional cod liver oil supplementation. Before they turn 2, due to limited absorption capabilities, cod liver oil helps in promoting calcium absorption. However, for a 6-year-old, if they are deficient in calcium, taking some calcium supplements would be more suitable. In terms of iron-rich foods, consider including red mushrooms, animal livers, clams, seaweed, black fungus, fish, chicken meat, beef, eggs, nori, spinach, sesame seeds, and red dates in their diet.