If a child eats a fairly balanced diet, is it necessary to give him or her vitamin supplements? If so, what should you look for in a children's vitamin?

There are many experts who still believe that a child who regularly eats a diet rich in whole grains, proteins, fruits and vegetables does not require vitamin supplements. Recently, it has been conceded that this belief was incorrect for adults. The National Academy of Science and the Journal of the American Medical Association reversed long- standing biases against vitamin supplements by acknowledging that vitamin supplements are valuable in preventing nutritional deficiencies even with a balanced diet.

There are circumstances where experts recommend parents should discuss vitamin supplementation with a pediatrician. If a child is a picky eater and is consequently avoiding whole food groups then vitamin supplements may be required. Children who are lactose intolerant are candidates for nutritional supplements. Children with inflammatory bowel diseases or other intestinal diseases causing chronic diarrhea are ideal candidates for vitamin supplements. Children who have food allergies that limit the dietary intake of essential food groups are likely to benefit from vitamin supplements.

The experts all agree that the best way to approach vitamin supplements in children is with a multivitamin. A pediatric multivitamin is much more likely to provide the proper dose and the balanced blend of nutrients a child needs. This approach allows children to receive safe levels of essential nutrients while parents encourage healthy eating habits. The simple act of taking a multivitamin each day has been proven to be an excellent plan towards a healthy long life.

A pediatric multivitamin that contains iron has the potential to cause serious injury to the child. There are at least five known cases of fatal iron poisoning in children who mistakenly took a large number of their multivitamins because they thought they were candy. The iron cause irreversible liver injury to these children. Many pediatric multivitamins omit or limit calcium due to its bitter taste. Calcium is essential to the development of strong teeth and bones in children.

Why is Clinician's Choice Pediatric Chewable the right choice for your children?

Pediatric Chewable is a multivitamin with the safety features and the nutritional balance needed to make it far superior to its competition. Pediatric Chewable is iron-free, therefore, the potential for serious injury in this situation is removed. It is a very easy to chew tablet that removes the risk of accidental choking. It uses a complex sugar called sorbitol to provide a pleasant taste. Studies have shown that sorbitol showed a decreased incidence of dental cavities and ear infections in children. Pediatric Chewable contains lead-free calcium. Lead-free calcium means the calcium does not come from oyster shells or other lead contaminated sources.

According to industry experts, our Pediatric Chewable is the only children's multivitamin made to drug standards in the United States. This guarantees that your child will receive the safest, highest quality ingredients available - all delivered to their bodies with the highest absorption and dissolution rates possible. You can pay less for your children's vitamins. However, why risk them not receiving exactly what they need for less than a dollar per day? No need to compromise their health when you can choose a superior product like Clinician's Choice Pediatric Chewable.

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