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Do Vitamins Have Calories?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Brittany Hood

Taking your vitamins can help you round out your diet and ensure that you are taking in all that your body needs. The simple answer to the question of whether vitamins contain calories is not the only question. When it comes to taking vitamins, you need to consider what, when and how much.

Brittany Hood began writing in 2010. She is experienced in discussing nutrition information relevant to disease control and prevention with hospital patients and within her community. Hood holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and family studies with a concentration in dietetics from McNeese State University. She is currently a dietetic intern and pursuing a Master of Science in health and human performance.