Do vitamins and nutritional supplements have an essential place in a child’s diet? When are they necessary? ARE they ever necessary? Registered dietitian Jackie Costantino offers nutritional advice and talks about the benefits and potential downsides of vitamins and nutritional supplements in children’s diets.
00:22 Who should be taking vitamins?
00:54 What would you say to parents who do not give their children vitamins regularly?
01:20 What nutritional advice can we give to teens who are not eating healthy?
02:13 Are there any tips you give teenagers to encourage them to eat green vegetables?
02:54 What is your take on children consuming supplemental nutrition drinks?
03:30 What kind of patients do you see where you recommend using a supplemental drink?
03:58 Is it possible to take too many vitamins?
05:37 So children with other dietary habits or restrictions need nutritional supplements?
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