| VItamin D supplementation in infants, children, and adolescents. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20229973 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Vitamin D deficiency in children can have adverse health consequences, such as growth failure and rickets. In 2008,the American Academy of Pediatrics increased its recommended daily intake of vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents to 400 IU. Infants who are breastfed and children and adolescents who consume less than 1 L of vitamin D-fortified milk per day will likely need supplementation to reach 400 IU of vitamin D per day. This recommendation is based on expert opinion and recent clinical trials measuring biomarkers of vitamin D status. It is also based on the precedent of preventing and treating rickets with 400 IU of vitamin D. In addition to dietary sources, exposure to ultraviolet B sunlight provides children and adults with additional vitamin D. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping infants out of direct sunlight, decreased sunlight exposure may increase children's risk of vitamin D deficiency. No randomized controlled trials assessing patient-oriented outcomes have been performed on universal vitamin D supplementation. However, vitamin D may reduce the risk of certain infections and chronic diseases. Physicians should help parents choose the appropriate vitamin D supplement for their child. |
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Authors:
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Catherine F Casey; David C Slawson; Lindsey R Neal |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 81 ISSN: 1532-0650 ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-16 Completed Date: 2010-04-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 745-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Virginia Medical Center, 375 Four Leaf Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA. cc5ds@virginia.edu |
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Adolescent Breast Feeding Child Child, Preschool Dietary Supplements* Humans Infant Practice Guidelines as Topic Vitamin D / administration & dosage* Vitamin D Deficiency / complications, diagnosis, therapy* Vitamins / administration & dosage* |
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0/Vitamins; 1406-16-2/Vitamin D |
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Comment In:
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Am Fam Physician. 2010 Mar 15;81(6):703
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20229968
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