Kids go “Wild About Nutrition” with Kangavites

Washington, D.C. (September 4, 2003)—Solgar Vitamin and Herb is celebrating the introduction of the new Kangavites line of nutritional supplements for children.

The Kangavites line represents the newest nutritional supplements developed by Solgar to specifically meet the needs of children.  Each Kangavites product has been carefully researched and designed, based on the most recent and credible science available, to support the healthy lifestyle habits of children. 

 “A well-formulated multi-vitamin like Kangavites is an excellent tool to help nourish a child’s growth and development,” said Diane Barsky, M.D.  “Combined with a balanced diet and exercise, Kangavites can help strengthen a child’s immunity and maintain healthy bones, teeth and gums.”

Natural Bouncin' Berry Flavor
Multivitamin & Mineral

Natural Tropical Punch Flavor 
Multivitamin and Mineral

 

Natural Orange Burst Flavor 
Vitamin C 100 mg

Does Your Child Need Supplements?

You do the right things…buy fresh foods, instill good eating habits, and promote healthy exercise. Your child seems to be in good health.  The big question is: Does my child still need nutritional supplements?

The reality is that the child getting all of the recommended daily levels of key vitamins and minerals is rare.  Due to the prevalence of processed food, kids' picky eating habits, nutrient deficient produce coming from depleted soils, and the body's specific requirements for proper growth and development, even children who have good eating habits may experience gaps in nutrition needs versus intake.

 "A well-formulated multi-vitamin like Kangavites™ is an excellent tool to help nourish a child’s growth and development," said Diane Barsky, M.D. "Combined with a balanced diet and exercise, Kangavites™ can help strengthen a child’s immunity and maintain healthy bones, teeth and gums."

Kangavites™ supplements are free of dairy products and offer a complete variety of important vitamins and minerals that contain natural and food-based ingredients.  Kangavites™ products are naturally sweetened and contain fruit and vegetable powders, including strawberry, apricot, apple, carrot, broccoli, beet and other natural ingredients.   Kangavites™ contains only 1 gram of sugar per serving, significantly lower than leading supermarket brands of children’s supplements.

“Kangavites™ multivitamin and mineral products have been carefully formulated with an optimal nutrient profile to help support the needs of young children ages 2 and older while the Kangavites™ Vitamin C product is designed to support the needs of children ages 4 and above,” said Edward Lemmo, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Development, Solgar Vitamin and Herb.  “Kangavites™ products contain no artificial colors or sweeteners, and are herb free.”  

Kangavites™ Natural Bouncin’ Berry™ Flavor and Natural Tropical Punch Flavor Multivitamin and Mineral products are each available in 60 and 120-count chewable tablet sizes.  Children two to three years old should take one tablet daily, and children ages four and older should take two tablets daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.  Each delicious tablet features an embossed “Sunshine Smile” shape to add a little extra fun to a child’s daily health routine.

The Kangavites™ Natural Orange Burst Flavor Vitamin C product is available in a 90-count chewable tablet size.  Children ages four years and older should take one tablet daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Kangavites™ is offered in a brightly colored box featuring a lively kangaroo character with healthy fruits and vegetables flying into its pouch.  The Kangavites™ package provides complete ingredient information as well as useful resources for parents.

Inside the Kangavites™ box is Solgar’s classic amber glass bottle, designed to guard against heat, light, and moisture.  The Solgar glass bottle is 100% recyclable and is also non-leaching, non-porous and odorless.  The atmosphere inside the glass container is pure and does not affect the product inside, unlike plastic, which may emit chemicals into a sealed container.  The Solgar® Kangavites™ bottle also features a childproof cap for an added measure of security.