Getting the right vitamins as a teenager

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Getting the right vitamins as a teenager

The truth is most teenagers aren't getting the recommended amount of vitamins they need to continue to grow into healthy adults.

Whether it is a lack of time available for preparing meals or the lack of cash that prevents them from getting all of these healthy foods, many teenagers would be wise to include supplements in their daily routine.

Teens need:

Vitamin C and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The most important vitamins a teenager needs in their diet should be through fish, vegetables, and fruits. If your teen isn't eating these foods then a daily multivitamin may go a long way in keeping them healthy.

Calcium

Most teenagers find themselves deficient in calcium, which can interfere with bone development and growth. Calcium deficiency can be amended through more milk, yogurt, cheese and dairy in general. Getting adaquate calcium early in life can also help prevent issues such as osteoporosis later on.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is acquired through exposure to sunlight. 10 to 20 minutes a day is plenty. If this is not doable, adding foods fortified with Vitamin D can be massively helpful on many different fronts, including the prevention of cancer. If Vitamin D can't be rounded out in a diet, taking a daily pill is the best course of action.

Note: Calcium and Vitamin D supplements should be taken together to increase absorbtion in the body.

Maintaining a healthy diet is difficult but certainly not impossible.

   

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