MamasHealth.com Home Nutrition Pages Antioxidants Bottled Water Caffeine Calcium Calories Carbohydrates Dangers of raw milk Eat healthy Eat healthy tips Eating light Eat light while out Egg facts Enriched vs fortified Essential fats Fiber Fiber sources Healthy foods Healthy holiday meals Healthy low carb diets Healthful recipes Iron Low carb diets Nutrient absorption Nutrient deficiency Nutrition & hemodialysis Nutrition for athletes Nutrition labels Nutritious shopping Probiotic foods Protein School lunch Soy coffee Supplements Supplements effective? Supplement tips Vegetarian diets Vitamins Water Links Healthful recipes Healthful meals Food distribution Zrii: The great rejuvenator Healthful fruits Must-buy organic fruits Children and hunger Email Mama	The best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need is through food. However, for some people, a vitiman or minteral supplement may be appropriate. You may need supplements if: You are age 65 or over. As you get older, your body may not be able to absorb vitamins and minerals as well as it used to. Your a postmenopausal woman. You don't eat well. You're on a very low calorie diet. A very low calorie diet is a diet with 1000 or less calories. You smoke. You drink alcohol excessively. Alcohol inhibits the absorption of thiamin, folate and vitamins A, D and B-12. You're planning to become pregnant. You are pregnant. Pregnant women need larger amounts vitamins and minerals because they are nourishing the unborn child. You are breast-feeding. You eat a special diet. Vegetarians may need additional supplements, especially if they do not eat dairy products. You have a chronic condition. Some chronic medical conditions increase your need for a variety of vitamins and minerals. Registered Dietitians can Help If you believe you are not getting all the vitamins and minerals you need, contact a Registered Dietitian (R.D). A registered dietitian will help you design a diet that will help you get all the nutrients you need.	Tell me a secret and I'll tell you mine
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