Doctors are now recommending that children get double the current vitamin D dosage of 200 IU. Now researchers believe that children should be getting 400 IU of vitamin D each day. The report also states that it most unlikely that children are getting enough vitamin D in their diet and would most likely need supplements to actually get the recommended dosage. Infants that do drink infant formulas should be getting enough vitamin D through the formulas. The report recommends that children not receiving at least 1000ml/day of vitamin D through formula or fortified milk; or 400 IU of vitamin D through other sources get a supplement.
People can get Vitamin D through the sun. The American milk supply is fortified with Vitamin D. Other natural sources of Vitamin D include salmon, mackerel, tuna, cod liver oil.
The report also recommended that obstetricians monitor the level of vitamin D in pregnant moms to make sure they had enough Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is necessary for the proper absorption of calcium and can help prevent osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, and several autoimmune diseases.
Sources:
American Academy of Pediatrics
i think it’s also for the good of kids today…