Kids
can be extremely fussy when it comes to eating, and as a result, many of
their basic nutritional needs can get overlooked. The nutritional needs of a
growing child are of considerable importance, especially during their early
years. Essential nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and
other important co-factors play crucial roles in the growth and development
of skeletal structures, brain function, internal organs and many other areas
of basic developmental health. Why leave your child's nutritional needs up
to chance. Super Spectrim Kid's Vitamins supply the basic minerals that your
child needs. Children don't always eat
the way they should and a picky eater might not get all the vitamins,
minerals and other important nutrients he or she needs. Unfortunately, many
children rarely eat anything healthy. Processed and junk foods don't supply
much nutritional value, just unhealthy fats, sugar and calories. A healthy
diet is just as important for children as it is for adults. When a child
doesn't eat enough healthy foods, his or her ability to learn may suffer.
Imagine sitting in school all day when your brain and body is starving for
good nutrition. Kids who don't get all the nutrition they need from their
diets can take our high quality Super Spectrim Children's Vitamins as a good
way to ensure that they get enough vitamins and minerals.
Which
Dietary Supplements Should Kids Take?
One common deficiency in children's diets are the omega-3 essential fatty
acids . EFAs are essential for proper nervous system and brain function,
which is very important during those long school days. This essential fatty
acid can be found in pumpkin seeds, cold oily ocean fish like tuna, canola
oil and flax oil. It can also be taken as a dietary supplement if kids don't
like the strong taste of oily fish or the other foods. Kids who
snub fruits and vegetables may not be getting enough vitamin C, which is
important for our immune system and for the connective tissue under our
skin. Vitamin C protects us from damaging free radicals and is crucial for
brain function. The B complex vitamins have several functions, some of which
are involved with carbohydrate metabolism. A child who has a high refined
sugar and starch diet may deplete those important B vitamins. Some experts
believe that minerals are depleted in our soil, and therefore much of our
produce may be deficient of minerals as well. For example:
Calcium
and magnesium are important for healthy bones, nerves, and muscles.
Zinc is
important for our immune system.
Chromium
aids carbohydrate metabolism.
A
children's multi-mineral/vitamin dietary supplement, plus a omega 3
essential fatty acids make a good basic dietary supplement program for most
children. Some kids with health problems may need more complex dietary
supplementation, which should be determined by a doctor, nutritionist or
dietitian. Make sure you purchase high quality children's dietary
supplements for children from Super Spectrim Vitamins. Children's dietary
supplements can be in the form of capsules, tablets, liquids, or chewable
vitamins.
Super Spectrim Kid's Vitamins
Count: 120 Chewable Tablets
Suggested Use
For Kid's Vitamins:
Children age 4 and up: Take 2 chewable
daily.
Children 1 -3 years of age: Take 1
or 2 chewable daily.
2 Tablets Contain:
Servings per container 60
Amount per Serving
%DV
Calories
15
Total Carbohydrates
3 g
+
Sugars
2 g
+
Vitamin A (from 60%
Retinyl Palmitate and 40% Beta-Carotene)
5,000 IU
200%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic
Acid)
60 mg
150%
Vitamin D (as
Ergocalciferol)
200 IU
50%
Vitamin E (from d-alpha
Tocopheryl Succinate)
30 IU
300%
Thiamine (from Thiamine
HCI) (Vitamin B-1)
1.5 mg
210%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)
1.7 mg
210%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vit
B-3)
20 mg
220%
Vitamin B-6 (from
Pyridxine HCI)
2 mg
290%
Folate (as Folic Acid)
400 mcg
200%
Vitamin B-12 (as
Cyanocobalamin)
6 mcg
200%
Biotin
300 mcg
200%
Pantothenic Acid (from
Cal. d-Pantothenate)
10 mg
200%
Calcium (from Cal. Citrate
and Carbonate)
20 mg
2%
Iron (from Ferrochel Iron
Bisglycinate)
5 mg
50%
Magnesium (from Manganese
AAC**)
100 mcg
+
Chromium (from AAC** /
Chelavite@)
120 mg
+
Molybdenum (from
Molybdenum AAC**)
125 mg
+
Potassium (from Pot.
Chloride and Iodide)
5 mg
+
Red Raspberry (Rubus
idaeus) (fruit) or Orange (
Citrus sinesis )(fruit)
20 mg
+
Choline (from Choline Bitartrate)
2 mg
+
Inositol
2 mg
+
PABA
2 mg
+
Lutein (from Marigold Extract)
500 mcg
†
Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract)
500 mcg
†
*
Percent Daily Values based
on a 2,000 calorie diet + Daily Value (DV) not
established