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Pediatric Nutrition & Supplement Guidance – Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital, Chennai

Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy growth and development in children. At Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital, Chennai, our pediatricians emphasize that while a balanced diet is essential, many children require nutritional supplements for kids to support immunity, bone health, and cognitive development during key growth phases.

Infancy: Essential Early Nutrition

Vitamin D for Infants

Exclusively breastfed babies should receive Vitamin D supplementation during the first year to support strong bones, teeth development, and prevent rickets.

Preterm or Low-Birth-Weight Infants


Newborns born before 34 weeks or weighing less than 2 kg may require additional iron, calcium, and multivitamins. At Chettinad, our pediatric nutrition specialists create personalized supplementation plans with regular follow-ups to ensure optimal growth.

Vitamin K at Birth
All newborns receive a Vitamin K injection to prevent bleeding complications caused by deficiency.

Childhood Nutrition & Supplements

Even with a healthy diet, some children develop nutrient deficiencies due to picky eating or lifestyle habits. Supplements play a critical role in these situations.

Vitamin A

Iron

Nutrition for Adolescents & Active Children

Adolescents engaged in sports often wonder about protein powders or supplements. Our experts advise that:

Key Takeaways

While a balanced diet remains the best source of nutrients, pediatric nutritional supplements help prevent deficiencies and support healthy development during infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

At Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital, Chennai, our pediatric care team combines expert medical guidance with preventive nutrition counseling. From newborns to teens, we guide parents on child nutrition, supplementation, and growth monitoring, ensuring children thrive physically, mentally, and immunologically.

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