Most children get the vitamins they need from what they eat and drink. Most aren’t vitamin deficient. Their body doesn’t lack the vitamins they need to grow. Certain children may face a higher risk of vitamin deficiency. Children on a special diet or with a genetic or chronic medical condition that affects what they can eat or how their body absorbs nutrients may need certain vitamin supplements. This includes food allergies/intolerances, cystic fibrosis, Celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease. Also, according to the U.S Dietary Guidelines, teens aged 14 to 18 face a greater risk of having a diet that doesn’t meet their nutritional needs. Adolescent females are especially at risk. Always talk to your child’s doctor or pediatrician if you have concerns. Ask them before giving your child any supplement. They can discuss what may be affecting your child’s health and investigate medical conditions and nutritional factors affecting their growth and development. They also can make recommendations to address those issues.