Why your kid needs vitamins
Micronutrient deficiency and supplements in schoolchildren and teenagers
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 51 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Publication
Journal
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
Year
2024
Authors
M. M. Berger, Alan Shenkin
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If a young child doesn’t have enough iron, they might be more likely to act out or have trouble getting along with others when they grow up—but fixing the iron problem early might help prevent those issues later.
Kids and teens who are picky eaters or don’t eat a variety of foods often don’t get enough iron, zinc, or vitamin D, which are important tiny nutrients in food.
Giving vitamin D supplements to kids who don’t have enough of it can boost their vitamin D blood levels, but it doesn’t always help them grow taller, develop faster during puberty, or feel better if they have asthma.
Kids who are picky eaters often don’t get enough zinc and iron, and that might make them less active and slower to grow or learn.
Taking iron and vitamin pills can help people who don’t have enough of these nutrients in their body get back to normal, which makes them feel less tired and more energetic.