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Article: New mineral guidelines issues for vitamins, minerals.(Originated from Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
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- May 15, 1998
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Q. I've always been told that if you eat the right foods, you don't need a vitamin-mineral supplement. But everything I read seems to recommend taking extra amounts. Which view is correct? _H.E., Port Monmouth, N.J.
A. You're right _ traditional thinking has been that a balanced diet without nutritional supplements is adequate. But that view is changing. Most health care authorities now say you need extra amounts of the following vitamins and minerals even if you eat right _ calcium. The daily recommendation is 1000 mg for adults and 1200 mg for those over age 50. Many people don't get this much in their diets, so a supplement can help. (Nonfat milk, for ...