Source: Blackmores
Interesting new research has revealed that 90 per cent of mothers of children aged 1-12 know little or nothing about the effects of dietary minerals on a child’s performance at school. The Newspoll research conducted last week also found that one in three mothers worry about their children’s health suffering as a result of their diet.
Australian surveys indicate that, in fact, many children are deficient in important minerals such as iron, zinc and iodine.
The Newspoll research conducted 12-14 January 2009 also found that:
- 33 per cent of mothers of 1-12 year olds find it difficult to get their child to eat some types of healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables
- 6 in 10 mothers worry about their child catching colds, flu or tummy bugs from other kids
- 1 in 3 mothers worries about their child’s health suffering as a result of their diet
- 1 in 2 mothers is concerned about their children’s ability to concentrate
- Over half of mothers admitted to being unsure about the level of magnesium, iodine or zinc in their children’s diet.
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