Taking vitamin D supplements may help obese children lose weight, a new study suggests. About a third of American children are either overweight or obese, and the vast majority eat diets lacking in crucial minerals and vitamins, including D.
The most fundamental and most surefire ways to prevent and combat obesity in children are healthy diet and exercise plans - but some families could undoubtedly use a little help. A new Greek study linked a daily dose of vitamin D to a lower rates of obesity, better cholesterol levels and lower overall body masses.
