Discuss specific recommendations for supplements in children, if any.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
With the exception of a vitamin K supplement for newborns, an iron supplement for breastfed infants, a vitamin B-12 supplement for breastfed infants of vegan mothers, a vitamin D supplement for some infants, and a fluoride supplement for infants, children, and teens with an unfluoridated water supply, routine nutrient supplementation is not needed by healthy children and teens. However, supplements may be recommended for children and teens who are poor eaters, vegans, pregnant, on programs to manage obesity, and/or deprived, neglected, or abused. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that these children and teens may benefit from a children's multivitamin and mineral supplement not exceeding 100% of the RDA or Adequate Intakes. Still, supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet.
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