Kids Vitamins

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Iron Deficiency Anemia
The most common reason for a young child to be anemic is an inadequate supply of iron. Iron is a mineral that your body... »
Vitamins and Children
Vitamins are, by definition, compounds necessary in trace amounts for the normal functioning of the human body. Are... »

Article

Multiple Back-Ups
You know that it is wise to back up your computer’s hard drive; I recommend backing up your child’s food drive with a... »

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Antioxidants – Extra Credit
Antioxidants include a large variety of compounds found in a large variety of whole foods. »
Asthma and Calcium
Inhaled steroids may be important for treating asthma, but they may also decrease bone mass in the children who use... »
Benefits of Zinc in Reducing Illness
An Ounce of Prevention... »
Choosing the Right Vitamin Supplement for Your Children
If the world were a perfect place, we wouldn’t have to worry about giving supplements to our families. »
DHA & ARA: A Personal Story
I was scheduled to appear on National Public Radio to discuss an exciting development for babies: for the first time... »
Does Your Child Need a Multivitamin?
You know that it is wise to back up your computer’s hard drive; I recommend backing up your child’s food drive with a... »
Doubling Vitamin D
Today at our annual meeting in Boston, the American Academy of Pediatrics doubled the recommended amount of vitamin D... »