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      Learn More about the Nutrition Needs in Teenage Health

      The Importance of Proper Nutrition in Teenage Health

      Teenagers need enough energy, protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to support rapid growth, muscle development, concentration, bone building and normal immune function. A varied, balanced diet should come first; supplements are best used only when there is a specific nutritional gap or professional recommendation. [1]

      Do teenagers need supplements?

      Most healthy teenagers should aim to meet nutritional needs through food. Supplements may be considered when a clinician or pharmacist identifies a likely gap, when dietary intake is restricted, or when a deficiency has been diagnosed. The appropriate product and dose depend on the reason for use.

      Examples that may be considered under professional guidance include:

      • Multivitamin/mineral products when diet quality is consistently limited or specific nutrients are difficult to obtain from food. [7]
      • Calcium and vitamin D when intake is inadequate or a clinician identifies a need. [10,11]
      • Iron when iron deficiency is confirmed or strongly suspected. Iron supplements should not be taken casually because excess iron can be harmful. [12]
      • Omega-3 products when food sources are limited and a healthcare professional considers supplementation appropriate. NIH notes that omega-3 needs are preferably met through foods and that supplements can interact with medicines at higher doses. [13]

      Important: Supplements should complement, not replace, regular meals. Ask a pharmacist, doctor or dietitian before giving a teenager high-dose vitamins or minerals, especially iron or vitamin D, or when the teenager takes medicines or has a medical condition.

      References

      1. Walsh NM, Flynn A, Walton J, Kehoe L. Optimal growth and development: are teenagers getting enough micronutrients from their diet. Proc Nutr Soc. 2024;83(4):245-253. doi:10.1017/S002966512400017X Source

      2. HealthyChildren.org. Protein for the Teen Athlete. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2011 Dec 1. Source

      3. HealthyChildren.org. Carbohydrates for Energy. American Academy of Pediatrics. Updated 2018 May 1. Source

      4. Ajmera R. Omega-3 for kids: benefits, side effects, and dosage. Healthline. 2019 Oct 9. Source

      5. Del Ciampo LA, Del Ciampo IRL. Impacts of acquired iron deficiency on adolescent health. Eur J Nutr Food Saf. 2020;12(10):87-93. doi:10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030305 Source

      6. An R, Shen J, Zhang Z, Lim MT, Huynh DTT. Effect of oral nutritional supplementation on health-related outcomes and nutritional biomarkers in children and adolescents with undernutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2024;16(17):2970. doi:10.3390/nu16172970 Source

      7. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Multivitamin/mineral Supplements - Health Professional Fact Sheet. Updated 2024 Jul 17. Source

      8. Ministry of Health Malaysia, National Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition. Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents 2023. Source

      9. World Health Organization. Healthy diet. Updated 26 January 2026. Source

      10. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Calcium - Fact Sheet for Consumers. Source

      11. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Vitamin D - Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Source

      12. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Iron - Fact Sheet for Consumers. Source

      13. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Fact Sheet for Consumers. Source

      14. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Dietary Supplements for Immune Function and Infectious Diseases - Fact Sheet for Consumers. Source

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