Multivitamins and Nutrition

Good nutrition is a key to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that contain many vitamins and minerals, like meals that are high in fat. You should drink milk every day to give your bones the calcium that strengthens. For most people foods that are high in fiber are a good option and almost everyone should eat more fruits and vegetables every day.

Do I need to change what I eat?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to talk about nutrition with your doctor.
* Has your doctor talked with you about any medical problems or risk factor such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
* Did your doctor tell you that this condition could be improved by better nutrition?
* Are there family members who have cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis?
* Are you overweight or have gained weight over the years?
* Do you have questions about which foods you should eat or whether you should take vitamins?
* Do you think they would benefit from seeing a nutritionist? A nutritionist is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition counseling.