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Whole Foods Beat Supplements for Kids' Health
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Supermarkets market vitamin and mineral supplements for children as essential.
- Most healthy children obtain needed nutrients from a balanced diet.
- Scientific evidence shows whole foods provide better health outcomes than supplements.
- Supplements pose risks, especially fat-soluble vitamins that can reach toxic levels.
- Flavored supplements with added sugars may undermine healthy eating. Supplements are for deficiencies or certain medical conditions.
