Does My Child Need a Multivitamin-Mineral Supplement?

by Lori Brizee MS, RDN, CDE

Pediatric Nutrition expert and guest contributor

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The answer to this question is “It depends”; the answer to so many things in life.

If your child eats a varied diet that includes some form of dairy products, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, meat, poultry or fish and maybe some nuts and seeds, they  don't need any sup-  

plements other than vitamin D, and possibly fluoride. If your child is a very picky eater, has multiple food allergies, or has a condition that causes poor nutrient absorption or increased needs for certain nutrients, supplements may be needed—talk with your pediatrician or ask for a referral to a pediatric Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. A complete multivitamin that includes iron will meet the needs for most of these kiddos.

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