Drazil & Health: Kids Need More Antioxidants
Kids today need more antioxidants. Although kids’ bodies naturally make a good supply of antioxidants, the increase in pollution and ultraviolet light in today’s environment generates a need for even more. For many kids this shortage of antioxidants is not being made up by their current consumption of fruits and vegetables. According to the American Dietetic Association, 70% of children ages 2 to 9 are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, which means, they are not getting enough antioxidants.
This issue is further exacerbated if the child is overweight. A study published in the November 2008 issue of the journal Obesity found that overweight or obese children use up antioxidants from fruit and vegetables much faster than other children.
