Pediatricians group doubles recommended vitamin D dose for children

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 10:49 in Health & Medicine

New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for 400 international units a day, beginning in the first few days of life, for lasting health benefits. The American Academy of Pediatrics has doubled its recommendation for children's daily dose of vitamin D in the hopes of preventing rickets and reaping other health benefits, the group said Monday.

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