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NWHIC Publications Catalog -- Record DetailsPrevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake (Copyright © AAP)
2003,
Clinical Practice Guideline,
English
Description:Rickets in infants, caused by low vitamin D intake and decreased exposure to sunlight, continues to be reported in the United States. This report clarifies recommendations for Vitamin D intake, for both breastfed and formula fed infants. These new vitamin D intake guidelines for healthy infants and children are based on the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences. Availability information:This publication is available only on the Internet. Source:American Academy of Pediatrics Phone number(s):
(847) 434-4000 Related topics:These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.
NWHIC record number P-8142 |
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