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Few people eat a balanced diet.
Only about one-quarter of Americans eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, the minimum recommended by public health authorities. Vitamin critics don't adequately recognize the deficiencies of the average American diet, or the benefits of some supplements. Recent research shows vitamin B6 relieves morning sickness caused by pregnancy. Vitamin C may help prevent cataracts. Vitamin D may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.