Nutrition Facts. There are about 122 calories in a 5-ounce glass of merlot, which also contains 3.69 grams of carbohydrates, 0.91 grams of sugar, 0.10 grams of protein and no fat or fiber.
But for some reason thatâs not entirely clear, drinking milk can decrease iron stores; kids who slurp up lots of milk tend to have severe iron deficiency. The solution? More specific guidelines for how much milk children should drink, advice that doesnât currently exist in any helpful form for parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises vitamin D supplements for kids who arenât drinking four cups of milk a day. But the AAPâs iron recommendations state children should be drinking just two to three cups.
At one year of age, regular whole milk cow's milk is introduced. From age 1-2 years, whole milk should be consumed as a higher fat intake is needed. Milk volume should not exceed about 2-3 cups per day.High milk intake can contribute to iron deficiency in this age group. Rate of growth slows considerably during the second year of life, and generally remains steady, but slow through preschool and pre-adolescent years. 2  Annual increases in weight and height are fairly small, about 2-3 kg and 6-8 cm respectively, during the years from age 2 through age nine or ten.