Pediatricians group doubles recommended vitamin D dose for children
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 15:35
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.