What kind of Vitamins should a Teenager take?
February 26th, 2009 | by Vitamin Advisor |
Mary asked:
With so much that I can prevent in my future, I was wondering what vitamins I should be taking. I dont drink milk and I heard about these new viativ calcium chews for teens. I plan to get them to help my bones but then I wondered, what other vitamins could I be taking? Since I’m a teen I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kinds I should take or not. Thanks!
JONATHON
With so much that I can prevent in my future, I was wondering what vitamins I should be taking. I dont drink milk and I heard about these new viativ calcium chews for teens. I plan to get them to help my bones but then I wondered, what other vitamins could I be taking? Since I’m a teen I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kinds I should take or not. Thanks!
JONATHON
4 Responses to “What kind of Vitamins should a Teenager take?”
By lalala ♥ on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
i’m 14 & i still take flinstone vitamins
By getlostinaz on Mar 2, 2009 | Reply
A basic Multi-Vitamin (like One a Day, or Centrum) and a balanced diet will work for most everyone. If your doctor feels as though you are not getting enough calcium, there are plenty of calcium supplements out there.
By Lexis on Mar 3, 2009 | Reply
Vitamin B!!!!!!!!! DRINK MILK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or at least eat yogurt or cheese.! OR try Centrum for women if ur female if ur make then other hope i helped
By zoya on Mar 3, 2009 | Reply
People go through a lot of physical changes — including growth and puberty — during their teenage years. Eating right during this time is especially important because the body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to grow, develop, and stay healthy.
Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need each day, as well as the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calories. Whole or unprocessed foods — like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and poultry — are the best choices for providing the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and grow properly.
It’s OK to eat foods like potato chips and cookies once in a while, but you don’t want to overdo high-calorie foods like these that offer little nutritionally.
To choose healthy foods, check food labels and pick items that are high in vitamins and minerals. For example, if you’re choosing beverages, you’ll find that a glass of milk is a good source of vitamin D and the minerals calcium, phosphorous, and potassium. A glass of soda, on the other hand, offers very few vitamins or minerals — if any.
You can also satisfy your taste buds without sacrificing nutrition while eating out: Vegetable pizzas or fajitas, sandwiches with lean cuts of meat, fresh salads, and baked potatoes are just a few delicious, nutritious choices.
If you’re a vegetarian, you’ll need to plan carefully for a diet that offers the vitamins and minerals found primarily in meats. The best sources for the minerals zinc and iron are meats, fish, and poultry. However, you can get zinc and iron in dried beans, seeds, nuts, and leafy green vegetables like kale.
Vitamin B12, which is important for manufacturing red blood cells, is not found in plant foods. If you don’t eat meat, you can find vitamin B12 in eggs, milk and other dairy foods, and fortified breakfast cereals. Vegans (vegetarians who eat no animal products at all, including dairy products) may need to take vitamin supplements. If you’re thinking about becoming a vegetarian, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about how to plan a healthy, balanced diet.