“Food First! When Kids Might Not Need Supplements”

Intro:
Sometimes, the best supplement is simply a balanced meal!
A 2018 Nutrients review (Fulgoni et al., 2018) found that most healthy kids meet their nutrient needs through a varied diet.

Body:
If your child eats a rainbow of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein, you may not need extra vitamins. Over-supplementation can even cause harm, especially with fat-soluble vitamins that build up in the body (Hathcock, 2014).

✅ Practical Tips:

• Focus on whole foods: colorful plates, healthy snacks.

• Keep an eye on picky eating phases.

• Reassess seasonally — growth spurts and activities change needs.

Closing:
Balanced plates first, smart supplements second. That’s the viDAY promise.