The following key nutrients help ensure that children obtain adequate nutrition for optimal health.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS

A child’s diet must provide the essential nutrients needed to support physical and cognitive development. For optimal health, children must obtain a balanced and healthy diet. Adding a vitamin
and mineral supplement to a child’s diet ensures that these important nutrients are not missed.

Pediatricians especially recommend a daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement for children who may not eat regular, well-balanced meals made from fresh, whole foods; picky eaters who may not eat enough; children with high activity levels who play physically demanding sports; children who eat a lot of fast food and processed foods; and children eating a vegetarian, dairy-free or other
restricted diet. A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement is also recommended for children who may drink a lot of carbonated sodas, which can leach vitamins and minerals from the body.