Mom, What's For Dinner?

Does My Extreme Picky Eater Need A Multivitamin?

Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 53

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 If you have ever questioned if you child should be taking a multivitamin or wondered if you should keep your child on their multivitamin then this one is for you. Today we look at a research study that investigated multivitamins for kids and if they actually meet the nutrient needs of our children. Multivitamins can be expensive and they're all slightly different; it can be hard to choose the right one. We'll give you the 411 and tell you if a multivitamin is the right choice for your child. 


Additional Links: 

Read “Do Multivitamins/ Mineral Dietary Supplements for Young Children Fill Critical Nutrient Gaps” here: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34687947/#:~:text=Most%20MVMs%20contained%20many%20of,in%20intakes%20and%20avoid%20excess


Vitamin E deficiencies in the US: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519051/ 


Vitamin Food sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/#h3 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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