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Q. I’m hearing a lot about vitamin D these days. What are the recommendations?
Dr. Zibners' Answer:
I touched on this last week when I asked for help getting my little peanut to keep her vitamins down. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their guidelines for vitamin D requirements in children. The new guidelines recommend that all kids get a minimum of 400 IU daily beginning within the first few days of life. Vitamin D is important for good bone growth and may play a role in the immune system. A child drinking a quart or more of vitamin D fortified milk or formula should be getting this much. However, all exclusive or partially breastfed infants should receive a supplement as should any infant not consuming enough vitamin D through his feeds. In addition, kids with a medical condition that may impair their ability to absorb vitamin D should probably get a little extra. Ask your pediatrician if your little one needs a supplement. Any standard infant vitamin should have the required 400 IU. You can also find specific vitamin D preparations for infants or a product such as Tri-vi-sol which has vitamins A,C and D. Now good luck getting it down the hatch and keeping it there!
The information herein is not intended to replace the services of trained health professionals, or be a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your health care professional with regard to matters relating to health, and in particular regarding matters that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
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