http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/93 Your kids and vitamins I know it seems
like the easiest way to make sure our kids are getting enough of the vitamins
and minerals they need is to give them a multivitamin [1] each day, but is
that really the best option? Kids and vitamins may be a touchy subject, but
according to WebMD.com “Ideally, kids should get their vitamins from a
balanced, healthy diet” and “Healthy kids get their best start from what
you put in your grocery cart.” These statements don’t just have to be
“nice thoughts” or “ideal situations” – they can be a reality.
WebMD.com suggests serving your child a variety of foods to give them the
best chance of having their daily vitamin and mineral needs met. Fresh fruits
and vegetables are, without a doubt, the best option when looking for foods
that are high in vitamins. They also suggest the best way to give your kids
more vitamins is not by giving them more food, but through giving them more
varieties of food. There are situations where kids and vitamins are a
necessary combination. If your child has a chronic medical condition (like
asthma, for instance), is particularly active, is a vegetarian, or drinks a
lot of soda (carbonated beverages can filter vitamins from a child’s body)
giving your child a multivitamin may be a good choice for you. Even if you
think your child is eating a well-balanced diet and you still want to give
him/her a multivitamin, there are some things to keep in mind. It is possible
for your kids to overdose on certain vitamins. Additionally, fat-soluble
vitamins (particularly vitamins A, D, E and K) can be particularly harmful to
a child if too much is taken. Kids and Vitamins (5 tips from WebMD.com): 1.)
Put vitamins away, well out of reach of children, so your child doesn't treat
them like candy. 2.) Try not to battle over foods with your kids or use
desserts as a bribe to "clean your plate." Instead, try giving a chewable
vitamin as a "treat" at the end of a meal. Fat-soluble vitamins can only be
absorbed with food. 3.) If your child is taking any medication, be sure to
ask your child's doctor about any drug interactions with certain vitamins or
minerals. Then the supplement won't boost or lower the medication dose. 4.)
Try a chewable vitamin if your child won't take a pill or liquid supplement.
5.) Consider waiting until a child is 4 years old to start giving a
multivitamin supplement unless your child's doctor suggests otherwise. In the
end you need to make your own decision about your kids and vitamins. If you
think your child doesn’t eat enough variety (or even quantity, in some
cases) to get enough vitamins, by all means give them a multivitamin [2]. If
you feel comfortable with what they are getting from diet alone, that’s
good too, you need to do what you think is best for your child’s health. If
you aren’t sure, always ask your child’s pediatrician for advice. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/original-childrens-multivitamin-minerals-amino...
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like the easiest way to make sure our kids are getting enough of the vitamins
and minerals they need is to give them a multivitamin [1] each day, but is
that really the best option? Kids and vitamins may be a touchy subject, but
according to WebMD.com “Ideally, kids should get their vitamins from a
balanced, healthy diet” and “Healthy kids get their best start from what
you put in your grocery cart.” These statements don’t just have to be
“nice thoughts” or “ideal situations” – they can be a reality.
WebMD.com suggests serving your child a variety of foods to give them the
best chance of having their daily vitamin and mineral needs met. Fresh fruits
and vegetables are, without a doubt, the best option when looking for foods
that are high in vitamins. They also suggest the best way to give your kids
more vitamins is not by giving them more food, but through giving them more
varieties of food. There are situations where kids and vitamins are a
necessary combination. If your child has a chronic medical condition (like
asthma, for instance), is particularly active, is a vegetarian, or drinks a
lot of soda (carbonated beverages can filter vitamins from a child’s body)
giving your child a multivitamin may be a good choice for you. Even if you
think your child is eating a well-balanced diet and you still want to give
him/her a multivitamin, there are some things to keep in mind. It is possible
for your kids to overdose on certain vitamins. Additionally, fat-soluble
vitamins (particularly vitamins A, D, E and K) can be particularly harmful to
a child if too much is taken. Kids and Vitamins (5 tips from WebMD.com): 1.)
Put vitamins away, well out of reach of children, so your child doesn't treat
them like candy. 2.) Try not to battle over foods with your kids or use
desserts as a bribe to "clean your plate." Instead, try giving a chewable
vitamin as a "treat" at the end of a meal. Fat-soluble vitamins can only be
absorbed with food. 3.) If your child is taking any medication, be sure to
ask your child's doctor about any drug interactions with certain vitamins or
minerals. Then the supplement won't boost or lower the medication dose. 4.)
Try a chewable vitamin if your child won't take a pill or liquid supplement.
5.) Consider waiting until a child is 4 years old to start giving a
multivitamin supplement unless your child's doctor suggests otherwise. In the
end you need to make your own decision about your kids and vitamins. If you
think your child doesn’t eat enough variety (or even quantity, in some
cases) to get enough vitamins, by all means give them a multivitamin [2]. If
you feel comfortable with what they are getting from diet alone, that’s
good too, you need to do what you think is best for your child’s health. If
you aren’t sure, always ask your child’s pediatrician for advice. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/original-childrens-multivitamin-minerals-amino...
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