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Research Notes on Vitamin D Deficiency in Children


According to a new study, nearly 20% of children between the ages of 1 and 11 are deficient in vitamin D. The healthy blood level of vitamin D is under debate in the medical community. Currently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children should have vitamin D levels of at least 50 nmol/L (20 ng/ml). Other studies suggest that vitamin D levels should be higher. 1 Vitamin D is manufactured in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B rays from sunlight. Vitamin D is also found in some foods, in fortified milk, and through supplements.2

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Research Notes References

  1. MedPage Today: Millions of Children May Need Vitamin D Supplements (Oct. 26, 2009)
  2. Children's Hospital Boston: Latest Analysis Confirms Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Millions of U.S. Children (Oct. 26, 2009)

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