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Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake (Copyright © AAP)

2003, Clinical Practice Guideline, English
Web link: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;111/4/908?fulltext=Rickets&searchid=QID_NOT_SET

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
141 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village IL 60007-1098

Phone number(s):

(847) 434-4000
(800) 433-9016

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• BREASTFEEDING
• CHILD CARE
• DIETARY GUIDELINES
• HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEVELOPMENT
• NEWBORN CARE
• NUTRITION
• VITAMINS

NWHIC record number P-8142