Are You Getting All the Nutrition You Need?

Are you getting all the nutrition you need?

Eating a variety of foods is the best way for most people to get the nutrition they need.

Recently, at the American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, researchers revealed that many people are not eating a variety of foods therefore lacking in essential nutrients for a healthy body.

If you’re eating a healthful diet—following the guidelines of the Food Guide Pyramid—you’re likely getting all the nutrients you need already.

However, some people, such as those who consume fewer than five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, women of childbearing age, older adults, people who smoke, vegetarians, people with food allergies or people who consume fewer than 1,600 calories a day, may benefit from the addition of a multivitamin. Talk to your physician or a dietetics professional to determine if this is right for you


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