Potatoes became one source of food that contains carbohydrates, fiber, and various kinds of vitamins and minerals. Although not all children like potatoes, lots of processed potatoes are often served to the child such as mashed potato and sweet potato fries.
With a variety of nutrient content of the many benefits of potatoes for children. The study, published in the journal Advances in Nutrition revealed that the potato can provide 8% of the daily value of fiber each day.
This value is already meet the standards set dietery Reference Intake (DRI) or the reference nutrient intake is needed. In fact, according to this study, the vegetables consumed by children often not sufficient to meet the needs of fiber and potassium.
However, not many parents understand that a child's nutritional intake has been met or not. Fiber and potassium to two important elements in the growth, development, and the child's overall health. Fiber is good for the development of the digestive tract of the small and potassium can maintain bone strength and maintain muscle function.
With a variety of nutrient content of the many benefits of potatoes for children. The study, published in the journal Advances in Nutrition revealed that the potato can provide 8% of the daily value of fiber each day.
This value is already meet the standards set dietery Reference Intake (DRI) or the reference nutrient intake is needed. In fact, according to this study, the vegetables consumed by children often not sufficient to meet the needs of fiber and potassium.
However, not many parents understand that a child's nutritional intake has been met or not. Fiber and potassium to two important elements in the growth, development, and the child's overall health. Fiber is good for the development of the digestive tract of the small and potassium can maintain bone strength and maintain muscle function.