A 5-year-old, Mark, weighing 40 pounds, has been diagnosed with milk allergies. You are going to assist the mother with planning nutritional care for the child. You want to ensure that Mark receives appropriate amounts of all nutrients, vitamins, and minerals

What other vitamins or minerals impact the absorption of calcium and should be included in this plan? List them. What foods must be included to ensure that these are ingested?


Vitamin D and phosphorus are necessary for the absorption of calcium. Ensure that the mother is aware of the need for the child to get adequate play outdoors to get additional vitamin D. Phosphorus is found in foods that contain protein (meats, fish, legumes, poultry, eggs, and grains). Sources rich in iron interfere with the absorption of calcium. These food sources should be consumed at separate meals or snacks.?

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