Article: One a day? Vitamin drinks claim they're good for you. Is it true?(health & fitness)

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It's tempting to grab a vitamin drink when you're late to class. It seems an ideal combo: healthy and refreshing. And there are more vitamin-enhanced options than ever--now there's even vitamin-enriched Diet Coke Plus. But nutritionists caution they're far from the best way to get your daily dose. Here's the skinny.

Mixed Message in a Bottle

* COST VS. BENEFIT Brands like Vitaminwater have great names like "endurance" and come in pretty pastel colors. But read the label and they turn out to be water, sugar, and a smattering of vitamins and minerals. They usually deliver far fewer nutrients than the average multivitamin. ...

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