Are Your Kids Getting Enough Minerals?
Your kids may not be getting enough minerals in their diet. Not to worry there is a simple solution and most kids and adults alike aren't getting enough so you are not alone! These mineral shortfalls include potassium, magnesium, and calcium. These minerals help with sleep, energy, hydration, muscle growth, bone health, brain and nervous system development, cardiovascular health, and much more.
How Much Of Each Electrolyte Might My Kids Need?
Around 40-50% of children have below adequate intakes of magnesium.
The average 4-8 year old needs an extra 40 to 60 mg per day.
The average 9 to 13-year-old needs an extra 50 to 80 mg per day.
9 out of 10 children are below adequate intake for potassium.
The average 4 to 8-year-old needs an extra 500 to 800 mg per day.
The average 9 to 13-year-old needs an extra 800 to 1200 mg per day.
Calcium is also chronically under-consumed, especially in kids who do not eat any dairy products.
Adequate intakes for calcium across age groups:
1-3 year old: 700 mg
4-8 years old: 1000 mg
9-13 years old: 1300mg
Many of our children just simply do not get enough of these nutrients! The best ways to get these minerals is through a healthy diet, but most kids (and adults) are still falling short like the research shows. A simple way to boost these minerals is with a supplement formulated specifically for this exact need, like Evident Electrolytes.
How Much Evident Electrolytes Is Right For My Kids?
4–8 years: 1/4 to 1/2 scoop daily
9–16 years: 1/2 to 1 scoop daily
17+ years: 1 to 2 scoops daily
*Under 4 years old or any existing health conditions we recommend consulting a physician first!
Supporting research
Nicklas, T. A., O’Neil, C. E., & Fulgoni, V. L. (2009). The Role of Dairy in Meeting the Recommendations for Shortfall Nutrients in the American Diet. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 28(sup1), 73S-81S. doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2009.10719807
NIH - Potassium: Dietary Reference Intakes for Adequacy
Bailey, A.D.L.; Fulgoni III, V.L.; Shah, N.; Patterson, A.C.; Gutierrez-Orozco, F.; Mathews, R.S.; Walsh, K.R. Nutrient Intake Adequacy from Food and Beverage Intake of US Children Aged 1–6 Years from NHANES 2001–2016. Nutrients 2021, 13, 827. doi.org/10.3390/nu13030827
Quann, E.E., Fulgoni, V.L. & Auestad, N. Consuming the daily recommended amounts of dairy products would reduce the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intakes in the United States: diet modeling study based on NHANES 2007–2010. Nutr J 14, 90 (2015).
