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Does Your Child Need a Multi?

By Malia Curran, August 19, 2008  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Malia Curran
Learn the big reasons why most kids can benefit from a little daily multivitamin. Despite even the best attempts at a healthy diet, many don’t get all the essentials they need. Think of it as a combination of insurance and investment, and get the most recent nutritional recommendations for smart parents and smart kids.
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Stacy M. says ...
Indeed we should all take multis if we can, they are a tremendous way to ensure you are balancing out your diet.
09/06/2008 1:46:40 PM CDT
Rory L says ...
A liquid multi is the way to go. Your body can assimilate more of the supplement in a liquid form. I also agree that balance of nutrition through out the day is vital.
08/29/2008 7:13:31 AM CDT
Carrie says ...
Our pediatrician is a big time believer of solid vitamin support for the kids. We give her a multi + DHA.
08/29/2008 9:44:01 AM CDT
Karen says ...
This ties in really well with your cast on EFA's I just posted over there that I can attest to the value of supplements.
09/05/2008 12:43:49 PM CDT
Nan says ...
We established a good habit for our kids, with all of us taking our vitamins every morning. Today my kids are older and still continue this on their own.
09/04/2008 12:35:23 PM CDT
jill says ...
Good to use multi vitamins!
08/31/2008 6:59:16 PM CDT
Kelly T says ...
Vitamins are great for all ages. When we age we need the supplementation, and in the formative years it is vital as well.
08/26/2008 12:24:10 PM CDT
A.L. says ...
D.H.A. I believe is the name of the Omega we give our guys. They are crazy about them, and eat them like they are candy.
08/26/2008 2:14:13 PM CDT
Pam says ...
I agree with others here that state that natural food sources are the best for the body.
08/26/2008 2:25:28 PM CDT
Tammi says ...
I believe the supplements we take are a great way to insure we have all of our health/nutritional basses covered.
08/26/2008 2:29:07 PM CDT
Lisa says ...
Omegas are great building blocks for a childs cognitive functioning. I have started taking them myself, but perhaps the damage is already done... I don't notice any super powers thus far :)
08/28/2008 1:46:40 PM CDT
Ronda says ...
Good info, thanks for the presentation and the ongoing series.
08/28/2008 1:33:52 PM CDT
Jim J says ...
I like seeing this discussed. We have always given our kids supportive vitamins and minerals, and feel it has played a strong part in their development.
08/28/2008 12:58:30 PM CDT
Emily says ...
Multis and DHA-are a stable at our table.
09/05/2008 11:56:32 AM CDT
Sally says ...
Nice podcast.
08/27/2008 6:52:23 AM CDT
Dee Dee says ...
Snacking through out the day and eating just a bit lighter during your main meals, will really help keep your metabolism steady, which in turn means better assimilation of nutrients.
08/28/2008 2:26:27 PM CDT
Nat says ...
I agree with the above, it would be great if there was a 365 kids vitamins that had the same quality standards as the other great vitamin lines you carry.
08/28/2008 1:55:59 PM CDT
Janet says ...
Our entire family does a vitamin push twice a day. It is actually quite funny to hear all of the bottles rattle each morning as we sit down for breakfast. I feel a lift in energy from the support I get from this.
08/28/2008 1:58:38 PM CDT
Cathy says ...
Liquid multis are great + you can find some really good drinks at Asian food markets. Some have ginger root others are loaded with vitamin B's!
08/28/2008 2:11:54 PM CDT
Anna says ...
A clean multi + a balanced diet seems like the way to go. When I eat poorly and don't keep up with supplements it really reflects negatively in my lasting power throughout the day.
08/28/2008 2:06:22 PM CDT
Jen says ...
Now a multi can have a funny smell, but the result of taking one is brilliant. Increase energy, and a sense that one is giving her body all she needs to run. It has really helped me with my monthly cycles as well.
08/28/2008 2:18:16 PM CDT
Rae says ...
Glad to see Whole Foods putting this series out. I think it is important to give kids Omega 3, perhaps even more so then a standard multi. It really helps with brain function and development.
08/25/2008 8:19:59 PM CDT
Mia says ...
Believe it or not, we are able to mix our liquid multi into our kids milk and they are very use to the flavor now. It feels good to know they are getting their daily needs met nutritionally.
08/28/2008 1:41:20 PM CDT
Marcy D says ...
Very interesting coverage! I am a multi vitamin fan, they really help keep my internal system flowing well.
09/02/2008 12:38:57 PM CDT
Pam says ...
Good podcast!
09/04/2008 2:55:06 PM CDT

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