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Expert Q&A
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| By Frances M. Berg, M.S. Nutritionist Wellness Specialist | ||
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Do kids need the vitamins with extras (iron, some vitamin C, etc.)?
This will depend on the child's overall diet and the advice of your healthcare provider. For the infant, iron, fluoride or vitamin D may be included with vitamin drops. The child with a healthy balanced diet, eating sufficiently of all five food groups (bread and cereals, vegetables, fruit, meat and alternates, milk) probably does not need vitamin and mineral supplements at all.
Real food is far superior to supplements, and the American Dietetic Association reminds us that a child's meals and snacks will supply all the vitamins and other nutrients that active growing children need. If your child has feeding problems, avoids an entire food group or you are concerned about his or her diet, talk with your doctor or registered dietitian."