Comments on: 5 Reasons To Consider A Multivitamin Supplement http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/ Science Driven Real Life Toddler Nutrition Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: JST Books http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-4273 JST Books Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-4273 Zinc is essential for normal skin, vision, smell, taste, reproduction, brain development, protein synthesis & wound healing. Zinc is essential for normal skin, vision, smell, taste, reproduction, brain development, protein synthesis & wound healing.

]]> By: FOCUS factor Pills http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2747 FOCUS factor Pills Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:33:29 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2747 The info on reasons to start on a multivitamin regimen is helpful to those who are new mothers raising a baby. Reasons such as a vegetarian child or one who is breastfeeding are facets important towards taking such supplements. The info on reasons to start on a multivitamin regimen is helpful to those who are new mothers raising a baby. Reasons such as a vegetarian child or one who is breastfeeding are facets important towards taking such supplements.

]]> By: Treat Vitamins Like Drugs, Not Nutrition in a Pill | LittleStomaks http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2412 Treat Vitamins Like Drugs, Not Nutrition in a Pill | LittleStomaks Mon, 10 May 2010 10:05:33 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2412 [...] are situations where you do want to discuss the subject of supplements with your pediatrician. In 5 Reasons To Consider A Multivitamin Supplement, I wrote about a few of these [...] [...] are situations where you do want to discuss the subject of supplements with your pediatrician. In 5 Reasons To Consider A Multivitamin Supplement, I wrote about a few of these [...]

]]> By: Ashley Rodriguez http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-307 Ashley Rodriguez Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:23:04 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-307 It is important for children to have good nutrition in their growing years. This is especially true in today’s world, when our kids are more likely to prefer junk foods and candy to wholesome, nutritious food. I would recommend a <a href="http://www.newvitality.com/shop/chewable-vitamins.aspx" rel="nofollow">chewable multi-vitamin</a> since it is difficult to expect small children to swallow tablets. Liquid vitamins are good too, but children usually love the different-shaped and colored chewable vitamins and eagerly chew them. Choose a <a href="http://www.newvitality.com/shop/chewable-vitamins.aspx" rel="nofollow">multi-vitamin</a> from a good manufacturer as this ensures that your child is getting a quality product that meets label specifications. It is important for children to have good nutrition in their growing years. This is especially true in today’s world, when our kids are more likely to prefer junk foods and candy to wholesome, nutritious food. I would recommend a chewable multi-vitamin since it is difficult to expect small children to swallow tablets. Liquid vitamins are good too, but children usually love the different-shaped and colored chewable vitamins and eagerly chew them. Choose a multi-vitamin from a good manufacturer as this ensures that your child is getting a quality product that meets label specifications.

]]> By: Ashley Rodriguez http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2903 Ashley Rodriguez Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:23:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2903 It is important for children to have good nutrition in their growing years. This is especially true in today’s world, when our kids are more likely to prefer junk foods and candy to wholesome, nutritious food. I would recommend a <a href="http://www.newvitality.com/shop/chewable-vitamins.aspx" rel="nofollow">chewable multi-vitamin</a> since it is difficult to expect small children to swallow tablets. Liquid vitamins are good too, but children usually love the different-shaped and colored chewable vitamins and eagerly chew them. Choose a <a href="http://www.newvitality.com/shop/chewable-vitamins.aspx" rel="nofollow">multi-vitamin</a> from a good manufacturer as this ensures that your child is getting a quality product that meets label specifications. It is important for children to have good nutrition in their growing years. This is especially true in today’s world, when our kids are more likely to prefer junk foods and candy to wholesome, nutritious food. I would recommend a chewable multi-vitamin since it is difficult to expect small children to swallow tablets. Liquid vitamins are good too, but children usually love the different-shaped and colored chewable vitamins and eagerly chew them. Choose a multi-vitamin from a good manufacturer as this ensures that your child is getting a quality product that meets label specifications.

]]> By: Rob A http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-167 Rob A Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:19:33 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-167 Coming from the UK, where I am not aware of such a perceived 'need' for multivitamins, I am suspicious of the origins of this. If children growing up in developed nations 'need' multivitamins how on earth do kids in developing countries get by where there are no multivitamin <b>manufacturers</b> around? Coming from the UK, where I am not aware of such a perceived ‘need’ for multivitamins, I am suspicious of the origins of this.

If children growing up in developed nations ‘need’ multivitamins how on earth do kids in developing countries get by where there are no multivitamin manufacturers around?

]]> By: Rob A http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2902 Rob A Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2902 Coming from the UK, where I am not aware of such a perceived 'need' for multivitamins, I am suspicious of the origins of this. If children growing up in developed nations 'need' multivitamins how on earth do kids in developing countries get by where there are no multivitamin <b>manufacturers</b> around? Coming from the UK, where I am not aware of such a perceived ‘need’ for multivitamins, I am suspicious of the origins of this.

If children growing up in developed nations ‘need’ multivitamins how on earth do kids in developing countries get by where there are no multivitamin manufacturers around?

]]> By: Natalie http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-118 Natalie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:46:20 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-118 I have been giving my son a "gummy" vitamin for the past year and a half. He LOVES them. But he also loves fruit and vegetables. I have noticed a marked improvement in his health since starting the vitamins however. Other than well child check ups he has not had to visit a Dr in about a years time. We used to be there at least every other month or so for a cold or infection of some kind. He uses a chewable gummy vitamin, I am really not sure what brand, but it is Transformers shapes. the shape is VERY important to him. I have been giving my son a “gummy” vitamin for the past year and a half. He LOVES them. But he also loves fruit and vegetables. I have noticed a marked improvement in his health since starting the vitamins however. Other than well child check ups he has not had to visit a Dr in about a years time. We used to be there at least every other month or so for a cold or infection of some kind. He uses a chewable gummy vitamin, I am really not sure what brand, but it is Transformers shapes. the shape is VERY important to him.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2901 Natalie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2901 I have been giving my son a "gummy" vitamin for the past year and a half. He LOVES them. But he also loves fruit and vegetables. I have noticed a marked improvement in his health since starting the vitamins however. Other than well child check ups he has not had to visit a Dr in about a years time. We used to be there at least every other month or so for a cold or infection of some kind. He uses a chewable gummy vitamin, I am really not sure what brand, but it is Transformers shapes. the shape is VERY important to him. I have been giving my son a “gummy” vitamin for the past year and a half. He LOVES them. But he also loves fruit and vegetables. I have noticed a marked improvement in his health since starting the vitamins however. Other than well child check ups he has not had to visit a Dr in about a years time. We used to be there at least every other month or so for a cold or infection of some kind. He uses a chewable gummy vitamin, I am really not sure what brand, but it is Transformers shapes. the shape is VERY important to him.

]]> By: Jodie http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-114 Jodie Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:02:08 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-114 There is still much we don't know about the ways nutrients work together. A healthy body is an extremely complex system, and each functional area requires a diverse mix of nutrients. For many reasons, nutritional supplementation should provide nutrients that are both balanced and in adequate doses. For example, certain vitamins supplied in isolation can result in other nutritional deficiencies, and many micronutrients can be toxic at excessive or imbalanced levels. USANA painstakingly designed the Essentials to allow components to work together both safely and effectively. To be useful, all nutrients must be of high quality and be bioavailable; in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA makes every effort to obtain the highest quality ingredients; and it tests those ingredients for quality and potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality control standards at every step of the manufacturing process. USANA Essentials are advanced daily nutritional supplements that supply optimal nutrition for every age group. To help meet the "essential" nutrient needs of children and teens during the years of development, when good nutrition is most important, USANA offers: * Usanimals, a great-tasting formulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, in an easy-to-take chewable tablet. For children 13 months to 12 years old. * BodyRox, a nutritional supplement containing 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors for adolescents 12 to 18 years old, who need optimal nutrition to support the demands of growth and active teenage lifestyles. There is still much we don’t know about the ways nutrients work together. A healthy body is an extremely complex system, and each functional area requires a diverse mix of nutrients. For many reasons, nutritional supplementation should provide nutrients that are both balanced and in adequate doses. For example, certain vitamins supplied in isolation can result in other nutritional deficiencies, and many micronutrients can be toxic at excessive or imbalanced levels. USANA painstakingly designed the Essentials to allow components to work together both safely and effectively.

To be useful, all nutrients must be of high quality and be bioavailable; in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA makes every effort to obtain the highest quality ingredients; and it tests those ingredients for quality and potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality control standards at every step of the manufacturing process. USANA Essentials are advanced daily nutritional supplements that supply optimal nutrition for every age group. To help meet the “essential” nutrient needs of children and teens during the years of development, when good nutrition is most important, USANA offers:

* Usanimals, a great-tasting formulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, in an easy-to-take chewable tablet. For children 13 months to 12 years old.
* BodyRox, a nutritional supplement containing 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors for adolescents 12 to 18 years old, who need optimal nutrition to support the demands of growth and active teenage lifestyles.

]]> By: Jodie http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2900 Jodie Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:02:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2900 There is still much we don't know about the ways nutrients work together. A healthy body is an extremely complex system, and each functional area requires a diverse mix of nutrients. For many reasons, nutritional supplementation should provide nutrients that are both balanced and in adequate doses. For example, certain vitamins supplied in isolation can result in other nutritional deficiencies, and many micronutrients can be toxic at excessive or imbalanced levels. USANA painstakingly designed the Essentials to allow components to work together both safely and effectively. To be useful, all nutrients must be of high quality and be bioavailable; in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA makes every effort to obtain the highest quality ingredients; and it tests those ingredients for quality and potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality control standards at every step of the manufacturing process. USANA Essentials are advanced daily nutritional supplements that supply optimal nutrition for every age group. To help meet the "essential" nutrient needs of children and teens during the years of development, when good nutrition is most important, USANA offers: * Usanimals, a great-tasting formulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, in an easy-to-take chewable tablet. For children 13 months to 12 years old. * BodyRox, a nutritional supplement containing 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors for adolescents 12 to 18 years old, who need optimal nutrition to support the demands of growth and active teenage lifestyles. There is still much we don’t know about the ways nutrients work together. A healthy body is an extremely complex system, and each functional area requires a diverse mix of nutrients. For many reasons, nutritional supplementation should provide nutrients that are both balanced and in adequate doses. For example, certain vitamins supplied in isolation can result in other nutritional deficiencies, and many micronutrients can be toxic at excessive or imbalanced levels. USANA painstakingly designed the Essentials to allow components to work together both safely and effectively.

To be useful, all nutrients must be of high quality and be bioavailable; in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA makes every effort to obtain the highest quality ingredients; and it tests those ingredients for quality and potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality control standards at every step of the manufacturing process. USANA Essentials are advanced daily nutritional supplements that supply optimal nutrition for every age group. To help meet the “essential” nutrient needs of children and teens during the years of development, when good nutrition is most important, USANA offers:

* Usanimals, a great-tasting formulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, in an easy-to-take chewable tablet. For children 13 months to 12 years old.
* BodyRox, a nutritional supplement containing 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors for adolescents 12 to 18 years old, who need optimal nutrition to support the demands of growth and active teenage lifestyles.

]]> By: Jamaise http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-111 Jamaise Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:09:19 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-111 I glad you mentioned that Debra. Breast milk is designed as the perfect food for baby. It contains small amounts of vitamin D because nature intended for babies to be exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D in breast milk is intended to supplement the vitamin D that infants make themselves from sunshine; it is not to provide 100% of their daily requirement. My feeling is that Breast milk is one of those absolutes that we don't mess with. Really. Read this info page. Number 6 relates to Vit. D in breast milk. http://www.kellymom.com/newman/11some_bf_myths.html#6 I glad you mentioned that Debra.
Breast milk is designed as the perfect food for baby. It contains small amounts of vitamin D because nature intended for babies to be exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D in breast milk is intended to supplement the vitamin D that infants make themselves from sunshine; it is not to provide 100% of their daily requirement.
My feeling is that Breast milk is one of those absolutes that we don’t mess with. Really.
Read this info page. Number 6 relates to Vit. D in breast milk.
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/11some_bf_myths.html#6

]]> By: Jamaise http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2899 Jamaise Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2899 I glad you mentioned that Debra. Breast milk is designed as the perfect food for baby. It contains small amounts of vitamin D because nature intended for babies to be exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D in breast milk is intended to supplement the vitamin D that infants make themselves from sunshine; it is not to provide 100% of their daily requirement. My feeling is that Breast milk is one of those absolutes that we don't mess with. Really. Read this info page. Number 6 relates to Vit. D in breast milk. http://www.kellymom.com/newman/11some_bf_myths.html#6 I glad you mentioned that Debra.
Breast milk is designed as the perfect food for baby. It contains small amounts of vitamin D because nature intended for babies to be exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D in breast milk is intended to supplement the vitamin D that infants make themselves from sunshine; it is not to provide 100% of their daily requirement.
My feeling is that Breast milk is one of those absolutes that we don’t mess with. Really.
Read this info page. Number 6 relates to Vit. D in breast milk.
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/11some_bf_myths.html#6

]]> By: jenna http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-110 jenna Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:31:55 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-110 the folks from juice plus say that "you crave what you eat" ie, if kids take their vitamins kids will want to eat more fruits and veggies. i don't know if this is true from vitamins, but from a whole food diet i do believe it to be true. ie, our family eats lots of fruits and veggies and we like, crave, enjoy eating fruits and veggies. i'm with ayala, don't use vitamins as an excuse not to eat health promoting foods. there are other things that plant based foods do outside of vitamins for the body (promote proper gut function, provide good energy for body to support an active child's lifestyle, and a host of other things) that you miss when you rely on a vitamin for health. use vitamins as a short term solution while you work on getting more plant based foods into your or your kids diet. the folks from juice plus say that “you crave what you eat” ie, if kids take their vitamins kids will want to eat more fruits and veggies. i don’t know if this is true from vitamins, but from a whole food diet i do believe it to be true. ie, our family eats lots of fruits and veggies and we like, crave, enjoy eating fruits and veggies.

i’m with ayala, don’t use vitamins as an excuse not to eat health promoting foods. there are other things that plant based foods do outside of vitamins for the body (promote proper gut function, provide good energy for body to support an active child’s lifestyle, and a host of other things) that you miss when you rely on a vitamin for health. use vitamins as a short term solution while you work on getting more plant based foods into your or your kids diet.

]]> By: jenna http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/01/5-reasons-to-consider-a-multivitamin-supplement/#comment-2898 jenna Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:31:00 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=788#comment-2898 the folks from juice plus say that "you crave what you eat" ie, if kids take their vitamins kids will want to eat more fruits and veggies. i don't know if this is true from vitamins, but from a whole food diet i do believe it to be true. ie, our family eats lots of fruits and veggies and we like, crave, enjoy eating fruits and veggies. i'm with ayala, don't use vitamins as an excuse not to eat health promoting foods. there are other things that plant based foods do outside of vitamins for the body (promote proper gut function, provide good energy for body to support an active child's lifestyle, and a host of other things) that you miss when you rely on a vitamin for health. use vitamins as a short term solution while you work on getting more plant based foods into your or your kids diet. the folks from juice plus say that “you crave what you eat” ie, if kids take their vitamins kids will want to eat more fruits and veggies. i don’t know if this is true from vitamins, but from a whole food diet i do believe it to be true. ie, our family eats lots of fruits and veggies and we like, crave, enjoy eating fruits and veggies.

i’m with ayala, don’t use vitamins as an excuse not to eat health promoting foods. there are other things that plant based foods do outside of vitamins for the body (promote proper gut function, provide good energy for body to support an active child’s lifestyle, and a host of other things) that you miss when you rely on a vitamin for health. use vitamins as a short term solution while you work on getting more plant based foods into your or your kids diet.

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