faq
Frequently Asked Questions
IronKids is pleased to have a Registered Dietician and Mom of three on hand to answer your FAQ’s.
Jackie McKenzie is A Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Applied Human Nutrition. She has spent the last 12 years helping families eat better together. As a mom to 3 young children, Jackie is provided with daily eating and life experiences to put her suggestions to the test.
FAQ's for IronKids
Are IronKids Omega 3 gummies tested to be free of mercury?
How much Iron is in each IronKids Gummy?
Is the gelatin you use plant-based, animal-based or marine-based?
How much sugar is in each gummy? How many calories?
Do my kids and I really need to take a Vitamin D Supplement?
How much Calcium do my kids and I need?
How much Fibre do my kids need?
How do I know if my child is eating enough?
How do I get my kids excited about eating right?
When is a good time to start teaching my kids about healthy eating?
What are some new Healthy Snack idea's?
My children are tired of sandwiches in their lunch. Can you suggest some healthy lunch alternatives?
What is a Healthy bedtime snack?
Is it OK for my family to eat dinner in front of the TV?
Any suggestions for healthy eating at a restaurant with my kids. All they want is french fries?
There's a lot of talk about getting kids to eat healthy, but what about getting them to drink healthy? Any suggestions?
How much juice should my preschool child have?
Is it ok to feed my child a vegetarian diet?
I heard on the news that the food pyramid had been replaced. Can you tell me about it?
It’s soccer season. What should I be sending for the half time Snack?
My 7 year old prefers chocolate milk everyday. Is this OK?
What should I be looking for when buying a breakfast cereal?
I struggle to get my kids to eat meat, are there protein alternatives? Submitted by www.GTAparenting.com
My children do not like to eat vegetables, is pureeing and hiding them my only option? Submitted by www.GTAparenting.com
My child plays soccer once per week for about 40 minutes. Should I give him a sport drink after to prevent dehydration?
How much Sodium is too much and how bad is it for kids?
Should I be concerned about pesticide residues found in produce?
Is it Ok to feed my child snacks in the car?
My 2 ½ year old daughter loves edamame. Does it fall into the vegetable or meat and alternatives group?
The kids and I often head to the beach in the summer. Any suggestions for some healthier munchies while we are there?
Are turkey/chicken hot dogs any better to buy than regular beef? Should I try soy?
Can I ensure my son is getting the right food when he starts eating solids? Should I add liquid vitamins?
School's Balanced Day - How do I pack for 2 Nutrition Breaks?
What do the new school food rules from the Ontario government mean to kids school lunches?
I’ve heard a lot about quinoa. Can you tell me what it is?
What do you think of granola bars as a snack?
Dinner Battle - if kids don't finish dinner, do they get the rest later or new snack?
Is it OK to give my child dessert after dinner every night?
How do I deal with all the Halloween candy with my kids?
Is there anything nutritious in pumpkin seeds? My kids love them.
How much is too much tuna?
How much Iron do kids need in a day?
What is Inulin?
Is White bread with added fiber as good as Whole grain bread?
Is there a type of sugar that is better for my kids to use?
Should you offer your child rewards for trying new foods?
How much caffeine is OK for my kids?
Eggs Everyday? What about Omega eggs?
It's COLD! Why the kids should still get outside to play.
Chia Seeds - Full of Omega, Calcium & Iron - a Superfood?
Are IronKids Omega 3 gummies tested to be free of mercury?
How much Iron is in each IronKids Gummy?
Is the gelatin you use plant-based, animal-based or marine-based?
How much sugar is in each gummy? How many calories?
Do my kids and I really need to take a Vitamin D Supplement?
How much Calcium do my kids and I need?
How much Fibre do my kids need?
How do I know if my child is eating enough?
How do I get my kids excited about eating right?
When is a good time to start teaching my kids about healthy eating?
What are some new Healthy Snack idea's?
My children are tired of sandwiches in their lunch. Can you suggest some healthy lunch alternatives?
What is a Healthy bedtime snack?
Is it OK for my family to eat dinner in front of the TV?
Any suggestions for healthy eating at a restaurant with my kids. All they want is french fries?
There's a lot of talk about getting kids to eat healthy, but what about getting them to drink healthy? Any suggestions?
How much juice should my preschool child have?
Is it ok to feed my child a vegetarian diet?
I heard on the news that the food pyramid had been replaced. Can you tell me about it?
It’s soccer season. What should I be sending for the half time Snack?
My 7 year old prefers chocolate milk everyday. Is this OK?
What should I be looking for when buying a breakfast cereal?
I struggle to get my kids to eat meat, are there protein alternatives? Submitted by www.GTAparenting.com
My children do not like to eat vegetables, is pureeing and hiding them my only option? Submitted by www.GTAparenting.com
My child plays soccer once per week for about 40 minutes. Should I give him a sport drink after to prevent dehydration?
How much Sodium is too much and how bad is it for kids?
Should I be concerned about pesticide residues found in produce?
Is it Ok to feed my child snacks in the car?
My 2 ½ year old daughter loves edamame. Does it fall into the vegetable or meat and alternatives group?
The kids and I often head to the beach in the summer. Any suggestions for some healthier munchies while we are there?
Are turkey/chicken hot dogs any better to buy than regular beef? Should I try soy?
Can I ensure my son is getting the right food when he starts eating solids? Should I add liquid vitamins?
School's Balanced Day - How do I pack for 2 Nutrition Breaks?
What do the new school food rules from the Ontario government mean to kids school lunches?
I’ve heard a lot about quinoa. Can you tell me what it is?
What do you think of granola bars as a snack?
Dinner Battle - if kids don't finish dinner, do they get the rest later or new snack?
Is it OK to give my child dessert after dinner every night?
How do I deal with all the Halloween candy with my kids?
Is there anything nutritious in pumpkin seeds? My kids love them.
How much is too much tuna?
How much Iron do kids need in a day?
What is Inulin?
Is White bread with added fiber as good as Whole grain bread?
Is there a type of sugar that is better for my kids to use?
Should you offer your child rewards for trying new foods?
How much caffeine is OK for my kids?
Eggs Everyday? What about Omega eggs?
It's COLD! Why the kids should still get outside to play.
Chia Seeds - Full of Omega, Calcium & Iron - a Superfood?
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