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If you eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with moderate amounts of a variety of low-fat dairy and protein foods you don't need supplements. Most Americans do not eat right, so a multi-vitamin mineral might be a good insurance policy. Special supplements, recommended by your physician or a registered dietitian may be needed by women who are pregnant or people with very specific and accurately diagnosed nutritional disorders.





Additional Resources:

http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/Vitamin_and_Mineral_Supplement_Fact_Sheets.aspx

http://www.rd411.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=79&Itemid=358

http://www.rd411.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=99&Itemid=393