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One A Day KIDS VITAMINS

 
Why do children need vitamins and minerals?
Everyone needs vitamins and minerals. They help release energy from our food and help build muscle, bone, blood and other vital tissue. Without a regular supply of vitamins and minerals, we cannot maintain good health and normal growth.

During the active, growing years of childhood, it is important to ensure that children receive all the vitamins and minerals they need every day. Since the body does not store all essential vitamins and minerals, some have to be supplied on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many Americans have poor eating habits which can make it difficult to get all of the vitamins and minerals we need.

To supplement your diet, One A Day Kids can be taken to help assure adequate nutrition.

What formulas are available?
Formulas Characteristics
Scooby-Doo Complete
5 Great flavors - grape, orange, cherry, bubble gum and fruit punch
7 Fun shapes - Bone, Dog Tag, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne
Scooby-Doo Plus Calcium
3 Great flavors - grape, orange and cherry
7 Fun shapes - Bone, Dog Tag, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne
Scooby-Doo Gummies
4 Great flavors - raspberry, cherry, orange and "mystery" flavor
4 Fun shapes - Bone, Scooby, Shaggy and Mystery van
Bugs Bunny Complete
5 Great flavors - grape, orange, cherry, bubble gum and fruit punch
6 Fun shapes - Bugs Bunny, Taz, Tweety, Daffy, Wiley E. Coyote, and Yosemite Sam

What are the benefits of taking a vitamin or mineral supplement?
(The following chart lists common vitamins and minerals and their functions. Please refer to individual products for complete formulas.) These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Vitamin Role
Vitamin A Helps maintain a healthy immune system.
Vitamin A as beta-carotene Form of vitamin A thought to function as an antioxidant, which may provide protection against cell-damaging free radicals.  Beta-carotene is found in dark green and orange vegetables and fruit that often are lacking in children's diets.
Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Vitamin B6 Pantothenic Acid and Biotin B vitamins help your body turn food into the energy it needs to function optimally. Vitamin B6 helps produce antibodies, which fight infection. Taking B vitamins is important in helping your child grow up healthy and strong.
Vitamin B12 Essential for normal healthy nerve tissue and healthy red blood cell formation. Especially difficult to get for those who avoid animal products.
Folic Acid Essential for growth through its involvement in DNA production and healthy red blood cell formation.
Vitamin C Antioxidant necessary for healthy gums and to inhibit damage to body cells. Vitamin C also helps support immunity.
Vitamin E Antioxidant that works to promote heart health and to help protect body cells.
Vitamin D Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorous and regulates how much calcium remains in your blood.

Minerals Role
Manganese Helps in the formation of bones and helps in the metabolism of energy producing nutrients.
Molybdenum Essential for red blood cell formation.
Phosphorous Helps generate energy in every cell of your body.  It is also a key component of bones and teeth.
Zinc Promotes cell reproduction and tissue growth and repair. Adequate Zinc intake is essential for growth. Zinc helps your body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Iron Serves as an essential part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood from your lungs to every body cell. Iron helps support a healthy immune system.
Calcium Builds bones, both in length and strength, becoming part of bone tissue. Helps your bones remain strong by slowing the rate of bone loss as you age. Calcium helps your muscles contract and heart beat and plays a role in normal nerve function.
Iodine The chief component of thyroid hormones which regulate body energy metabolism.
Magnesium Necessary for energy metabolism, helps maintain body cells in nerves and muscles, and signals muscles to relax and contract. Magnesium serves as a component of bones.
Copper Helps your body make hemoglobin, needed to carry oxygen in red blood cells. Copper also helps your body produce energy in its cells.
   



DIRECTIONS

Can chewable tablets be swallowed?
Yes. The tablets will dissolve if swallowed whole. It is important to note that the size of the tablet may make it difficult for children to swallow. The tablets can also be sucked on or crushed.

What is the recommended dosage for 2-3 years of age?
Directions for One A Day Kids products are:

Scooby-Doo Complete and Bugs Bunny
Chew one half tablet daily.
Scooby-Doo Fizzy Plus Calcium
Chew one tablet daily.
Scooby-Doo Gummies
Chew one gummy daily.

For children under 2 years of age, we recommend speaking with your physician.

What is the recommended dosage for adults & children 4 years & older?
Directions for One A Day products are:

Scooby-Doo Complete and Bugs Bunny

Chew one tablet daily.

Scooby-Doo Fizzy Plus Calcium
Chew two tablets daily.
Scooby-Doo Gummies
Chew two gummies daily.

What is the dosage of your One A Day Kids formulas if my child weighs more or less than the average for their age?
If a child is significantly under- or overweight, you should speak with your physician.

When is the best time of day to take vitamins?
Generally, any time of day is fine. We do recommend that you try to take One A Day Kids at the same time each day to develop a routine. Some people can experience some stomach upset due to the minerals in multivitamins. If this is the case, we recommend taking the vitamin after a meal.

How long will vitamins stay in your system and be absorbed?
Your body will absorb as much of the water soluble vitamins as needed (all B and C vitamins) and the excess amounts are excreted through your urine. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in fat cells and in your liver. Your body controls the amount absorbed; you get increased absorption when there are vitamin deficiencies in your diet.

   



INGREDIENTS

What flavors do One A Day Kids come in?

5 delicious flavors are in the Bugs Bunny Complete and Scooby-Doo Complete formulas: grape, orange, cherry, bubblegum and fruit punch.

3 delicious flavors are in the Scooby-Doo Plus Calcium formulas: grape, orange and cherry.

4 delicious flavors are in the Scooby-Doo Gummies: raspberry, orange, cherry and "mystery" flavor .


Do your One A Day Kids formulas contain gluten?
We do not add gluten to any of our products, however we cannot guarantee that they are 100% gluten-free due to the fact that raw materials we receive from outside vendors are not certified as 100% gluten-free.

What colors/dyes are used?
All of the dyes that are used in our products are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The dyes used are as follows:

FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake
FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake
FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake

Do your One A Day Kids formulas contain any sugar?
Our formulas contain less than 0.5 grams of sugar per tablet, which is considered sugar-free.

Do your One A Day Kids formulas contain carbohydrates?
Each of our formulas contain less than 1 gram of carbohydrate per tablet.

Can the chewable vitamins erode tooth enamel?
We are not aware of any studies which show that chewable vitamins can erode tooth enamel.

Why do One A Day Kids multivitamins contain aspartame (artificial sweetener)?
All our One A Day Kids formulas contain aspartame. The aspartame masks the bitter taste of calcium found in both of these formulas. Sugar would be needed in large amounts to mask such a bitter flavor and would make the tablet too large.

Is aspartame safe?
Yes. It is important to note that aspartame is one of the most tested food additives in history and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in multivitamin products.

What is phenylalanine and phenylketonuria?
Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in aspartame. Phenylketonuria is an hereditary disease in which people cannot metabolize phenylalanine.

   



PACKAGING

 
Are all of the One A Day Kids multivitamin bottles child resistant?
Yes. A push down and turn type cap is used.

What sizes are available of the One A Day products?
Formula Bottle Sizes Available
Scooby-Doo Complete 50 tablets 100 tablets  
Scooby-Doo Plus Calcium 50 tablets  
Scooby-Doo Gummies 50 gummies
Bugs Bunny Complete 60 tablets