Advantages of taking food supplement:
(a) It fulfils the requirements of other nutrients which lack in our diet.
(b) It develops immunity and prevent us from various diseases and poor health condition.
(c) It improves physical health. Supplements contribute to improved muscular strength, endurance and overall physical well-being of an individual.
(d) Some food supplements are commonly taken by athletes to improve their performance.
(e) Food supplements are easily available in the market, such as calcium sandoz for children. complan for increasing height, Folic acid supplement for pregnancy etc. All these add missing nutrients to diet and they also provide additional nutrients which improve general health of children.