Focus On Nutrition
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Previously Asked Questions
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Can vitamins take the place of meals? If my child is taking a vitamin/mineral supplement, does it really matter what he eats?
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There is more to food than what we read on labels. Although foods are grouped according to major nutrients, there are other compounds in foods that are necessary for good health - some we know about, other scientists are exploring. Eating the recommended servings from the food groups each day provides us with the proper mix of nutrients and energy. A daily vitamin/mineral supplement that provides no more than 100% of the recommended dietary allowances may seem like "insurance" that we get enough nutrients, but it doesn't replace the need for balanced food choices and nutrients from foods first.
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