However, it is important to know that of all the age groups, children are the hardest age group to control when it comes to diet.  Children do not understand what it means when something is ‘essential’ for their bodies, and will therefore have no compunction to eat it.  They are also prone to being picky eaters or having poor diets. If your child is eating a special diet, for example: a vegetarian diet,  they have allergies, or perhaps  have religions which state certain foods shouldn’t be eaten then it is more than likely that they will need extra vitamins or minerals to remain health

It is therefore essential, when it comes to making sure that your child has a healthy diet, to ensure that they are getting the proper amounts of the right kinds of vitamins and minerals. If this is not possible, because of what they are eating, you either need to change what they are eating, or make sure that they are getting the necessary vitamins and minerals in other ways. Vitamin and mineral supplements can now be purchased in child-friendly shapes and flavours, so it should not be a problem getting your child to take them. 

 Another essential mineral that children need is calcium. This is something that is necessary for healthy teeth and bones. If children drink milk and are eating dairy products, they are probably getting enough calcium, if not, you might need to supplement this in their diets.

If you think that your child is not getting enough vitamins or minerals, you should consult with your doctor to make sure that you can find a good balance and a good children’s multivitamin for them to be taking should it be necessary.