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Mother looking at multivitamins for child in a pharmacy.
November 9, 2022/Children's Health

Vitamins for Kids: Do Children Really Need Supplements?

… MD, to find out what nutrients kids often lack and if children’s vitamins are the answer.Do kids need multivitamins?Some babies, toddlers and older children need supplemental vitamin D. But most kids get …

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October 3, 2019/Children's Health

Why Kids Shouldn’t Go on the Keto Diet for Weight Loss

… s not great for kidsThe keto diet removes three of the five food groups that have essential vitamins and minerals kids need for growth. If kids cut out carbs, they could eat butter, bacon and …

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September 9, 2022/Children's Health

How To Build Up Your Kid’s Immune System

… still circulating this fall, getting vaccinated and following guidelines for good health hygiene are a start.But kids and toddlers still need certain nutrients and vitamins to help boost their immune systems to aid in …

Family eating at dinner table.
August 30, 2022/Children's Health

How To Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

… and eating with loved ones provides opportunities for bonding and togetherness. But food is also science. And kids need healthy foods — full of the right vitamins and minerals — in the right amounts, to help them …

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May 27, 2021/Children's Health

Creating a Healthy Summer Meal and Snack Plan for Kids

… vitamin kids need more during the summer. “The challenge is typically kids aren’t getting the necessary vitamins and nutrients they need anyway,” she says. “Truth be told, we hope kids are active all year …

An illustration of milk made with alternatives like soy, almond, cashew, rice, coconut and hazelnut
November 11, 2021/Nutrition

What You Need to Know When Choosing Milk and Milk Alternatives

… children. Cow’s milk offers a good balance of naturally occurring calories from fat, protein and essential vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D and calcium, providing key nutrients kids need for growth and development.Most …

Parent preparing healthy lunch for their child.
November 3, 2022/Children's Health

Nutrition Guidelines for Kids of Every Age

As a parent or caregiver, one of your goals is to make sure your children are eating healthily. But what foods should kids really be eating? And in what amounts?“What we eat is foundational …

A family playing on the beach during summer.
July 13, 2022/Children's Health

How To Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer

Summer is a great time for kids to get outside and enjoy the weather — but it’s important for parents and guardians to remember safety tips throughout the season.“We want children to run, play …

A bowl of red, orange and yellow gummy vitamins
May 14, 2021/Nutrition

Do Gummy Vitamins Work as Well as Traditional Vitamins?

They’re sugary, sweet, and taste like a treat – but are gummy vitamins actually healthy? And do they offer your body the same benefits as traditional vitamins?Primary care specialist Neha Vyas, MD, weighs in …

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Childhood Hypothyroidism: What To Look For

As parents, we tend to be vigilant about our kids and their development. We’re on the lookout for cues they’re getting enough sleep. That they’re getting the vitamins and minerals they need …

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