The ABCs of Vitamin C for Kids

Ensuring children's health and well-being is a top priority for every parent. One key nutrient that plays a vital role in supporting your child’s immune system is vitamin C.* In this article, learn what does vitamin C do in the body, explore which foods are rich in this essential nutrient, and find tasty gummy supplements that can help provide vitamin C for your kids so you can support your l’il one’s health year-round.*

What are the benefits of Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is one of the essential vitamins that we need every day. And since our bodies can’t produce it, we need to consume Vitamin C in food or supplements. There are many reasons it’s important that your kiddos get enough vitamin C:

• It’s an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free radicals which are naturally produced by our bodies.*
• It provides immune support.*

How much vitamin C do kids need per day?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, so your child needs to consume vitamin C every day to ensure they meet their needs.

The Daily Value of vitamin C is 40 mg per day for children ages 2-3 years old and 90 mg for children ages 4 years and above.

What is the Daily Value? The Daily Value (DV) is the amount of a nutrient that is recommended by the Food and Drug Administration to meet the needs of most people in that age group. You’ll see the Daily Value used on both the nutrition facts panel and the supplement facts panel.

Where can I find vitamin C for kids?

There are many vitamin C-rich foods that kids will love! You can find foods that naturally have vitamin C, and some foods are fortified with vitamin C. It is also available in kid-friendly supplements.

What are good vitamin C foods for kids?

Many people know vitamin C is found in oranges and orange juice, but there are lots of different and delicious ways to add vitamin C to your child’s day! Vitamin C is found naturally in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Many juices, fruit snacks, and applesauce are fortified with vitamin C too.

Here’s a list of fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C:

Food	Serving Size	Amount of vitamin C (mg)
Red Pepper	1/2 cup	96
Orange Juice	1 cup	90
Orange	1	86
Strawberries, raw	1 cup	84
Broccoli, Cooked	1/2 cup	62
Green Pepper	1/2 cup	60
Kiwi Fruit	1	56
Apple juice	1 fun-size box	50
Pineapple	1/2 cup	39
Potato, baked	1 medium	36
Bok choy, cooked	1/2 cup	34
Mango	1/2 cup	30
Sweet Potato, cooked	1 medium	29
Tomatoes, raw	1/2 cup	29

Are there children’s vitamin C supplements?

There are a variety of vitamin C supplements, but as you know, getting your child to take their vitamins can be very tricky. Thankfully, L’il Critters gummy vitamins are a tasty way to take vitamins that your kids will enjoy!

• L’il Critters Gummy Vites: This daily multivitamin provides 11 essential vitamins and minerals and is high in vitamins C, D, A, B12, and more per serving! Best of all they come in delicious cherry, strawberry, orange, pineapple, and blueberry flavors.
• L’il Critters Immune C™: These yummy gummies provide 60 mg of vitamin C in every gummy plus Zinc and Vitamin D for immune support.*

Support your Kid’s Immune Health with Vitamin C

With the power of vitamin C on your side, you can support your child’s immune health.* Remember to incorporate vitamin C-rich foods into their daily meals and snacks, such as juicy oranges, delicious strawberries, and crunchy broccoli. And if your kids are picky eaters or you simply want to provide an extra boost, consider the convenience and tastiness of L’il Critters gummy vitamins.

Brought to you by the L’il Critters™ nutrition experts.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.