What Is It?
Copper helps to maintain nervous and immune systems.
Why is it important?
Copper helps in making energy, connective tissues, blood vessels and is shown to activate the genes. Effects of copper deficiency include anaemia, hypopigmentation, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis and increased risk of infection.
How much is needed?
1 – 3 years old
1.7 mg/ day
4 – 6 years old
1.7 mg/ day
7 – 9 years old
1.7 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Boys
1.7 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Girls
1.7 mg/ day
Which foods is it sourced from?
Jowar
50 gms
0.25 mg
Horse gram
50 gms
0.6 mg
Drumsticks leaves
100 gms
0.4 mg
Fresh peas
100 gms
0.2 mg
