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Glossary · Nutrients
Vitamin B12 (children)
Required for nerve function and red blood cell formation. Found almost exclusively in animal products — meat, eggs, dairy, fish. Vegan and strict vegetarian children require reliable B12 supplementation; deficiency in infancy can cause permanent neurological damage.
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