Vitamin and mineral needs in children

Children and teens, starting by age 2 months , may need a daily vitamin D supplement. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your child.

Infants 6 to 12 months of age may need a source of iron. Use iron-fortified formula (for formula-fed babies) and include high-iron infant cereals and/or meat baby foods.

Children 6 months to 16 years of age may need a fluoride supplement, depending on the fluoride levels in the local water supply.¹ Check with your doctor for amounts and sources. Fluoride can help prevent cavities.

Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: February 6, 2009
Medical Review:	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator
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