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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17476980 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Supplementation for breast-fed babies should begin at six months, or from one month if the mother's vitamin status during pregnancy is doubtful, and should continue for five years. Any teenager or woman who could become pregnant should receive 400 microg folic acid daily. Pregnant and breast-feeding women, anyone over 65 years of age and anyone who is housebound should be advised to take vitamin D supplements. The two new Healthy Start vitamin formulations offer low-cost vitamin D and folic acid supplementation, free to those so entitled. RDAs (recommended daily amounts) are for adults and should not be used for children. RNIs (reference nutrient intakes for different ages) are the appropriate guide. |
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Authors:
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Judy More |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of family health care Volume: 17 ISSN: 1474-9114 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Health Care Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-04 Completed Date: 2007-06-12 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101142028 Medline TA: J Fam Health Care Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-60 Citation Subset: N |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Breast Feeding Child Child, Preschool Dietary Supplements* / utilization Female Food Services Great Britain Homebound Persons Humans Infant Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Nutrition Policy* Nutritional Requirements* Pregnancy State Medicine |
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Comment In:
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J Fam Health Care. 2007;17(3):99; author reply 99
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17849775
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