Appropriate and inappropriate vitamin supplementation in children.

Abstract in brief

• Vitamin status in children varies based on factors like nutrition availability, with differences between low-income and high-income countries affecting vitamin deficiencies.
• There is a lot of misinformation about vitamin supplements, which can lead to improper use or overuse by healthcare providers and parents, especially since guidelines are lacking.
• Vitamin supplements should target specific deficiencies caused by poor diet or absorption issues; however, they are often used as supportive therapy rather than as integral treatments for diseases, though vitamins may play a role in preventing conditions like diabetes and metabolic syndrome.]