Vitamin E
What?
A fat-soluble vitamin. Where?
Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals. Why do I need Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which means that it protects compounds in the body from being oxidized, or combined with oxygen, which can be harmful. Vitamin E also keeps red blood cells, the lining of the intestine, and the lungs healthy.
How much Vitamin E do I need?
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommends the following guidelines for daily Vitamin E intake. Age | Vitamin E (IU) | 0-12 months | 40-50 | 1-3 years | 80-150 | 4-8 years | 100-200 | 8 years and older | 200-400 |
Vitamin K
What?
A fat-soluble vitamin. Where?
Vitamin K is found in dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli and turnip greens. Vitamin K is also made by bacteria in the intestine. Why do I need Vitamin K?
Vitamin K helps blood to clot normally. Some people on long-term antibiotic therapy may need extra Vitamin K because the antibiotics kill the bacteria that make Vitamin K in the intestine. How much Vitamin K do I need?
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommends 300-500 micrograms of Vitamin K daily throughout a person’s lifetime. Calcium
What?
A mineral that is important for strong bones and teeth. Where?
Calcium is found in milk, cheese, yogurt, beans, and calcium-fortified foods. Eight ounces of milk has about 300 milligrams of calcium. If you do not like calcium-rich foods, you may be able to take calcium supplements to meet your needs. Why do I need calcium?
Calcium is the building block for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your muscles, especially your heart, work properly. How much calcium do I need?
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommends the following guidelines for daily calcium intake. Age | Calcium (mg) | 0-6 months | 210 | 7-12 months | 270 | 1-3 years | 500 | 4-8 years | 800 | 9-18 years | 1300 | Adults | 1,300-1,500 |
Zinc
What?
A mineral.
Where?
Found in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products. The zinc from animal sources is absorbed better than zinc from plant sources. Why do I need zinc?
Zinc is important for growth, immunity, and regulation of appetite. Iron
What?
A mineral that is an important part of the blood.
Where?
Found in red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood and fortified foods. The iron from animal sources is absorbed better than iron from plant sources. Why do I need iron?
Iron helps deliver oxygen to cells in your body and maintain your energy.
How much iron do I need?
The National Academy of Sciences recommends the following guidelines for iron. Iron is available in various preparations that contain differing amounts of elemental iron. Your CF team can help you figure out how much iron is right for you. Age | Elemental Iron (mg) | 0-6 months | 0.27 | 7-12 months | 11 | 1-3 years | 7 | 4-8 years | 10 | 9-18 years | 8 | Adult male | 8 | Adult female | 18 |
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