Saturday, March 17, 2018

Vitamins, Minerals, AND Supplements?

With the huge selection of vitamin and mineral supplements available, it may lead us to think we need these extra amounts or that food alone isn’t providing enough nutrients. However, most healthy individuals consuming adequate calories daily are getting all the nutrients they need in foods, especially with the prevalence of fortified foods. Some common groups of people that may need supplemental nutrients include: elderly individuals, pregnant women, people who are food insecure, and anyone consuming less than 1,600 calories each day. For example, breast-fed infants and children who don’t consume much vitamin D fortified milk may not be getting enough vitamin D in their diet alone, so a supplement could be recommended. Some food allergies or medial conditions may also put someone at risk for various deficiencies. If you are concerned that you may be deficient in any vitamins or minerals, you can ask your doctor for some tests and speak with an RDN about how to address your nutrient needs through food.

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