CHILDREN'S HEALTH TOPICS:
VITAMIN D
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recently updated its recommendations for the minimum daily amount of vitamin D in children's diets. Getting the proper amount of vitamin D is important for preventing rickets and other bone-weakening conditions. The links below provide information on the importance and recommended amount of vitamin D in our daily diets.
OLD daily requirement: 200 IU ~~ NEW daily requirement 400 IU
VITAMIN D
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recently updated its recommendations for the minimum daily amount of vitamin D in children's diets. Getting the proper amount of vitamin D is important for preventing rickets and other bone-weakening conditions. The links below provide information on the importance and recommended amount of vitamin D in our daily diets.
OLD daily requirement: 200 IU ~~ NEW daily requirement 400 IU
Foods rich in Vitamin D:
Salmon
Mackerel
Tuna fish
Sardines
Margarine
Ready-to-eat-cereal, fortified with 10% of the daily value for D
Eggs
Liver
Swiss Cheese
OR Vitamin D supplements
The best way to absorb D is through sunlight. Unfortunately, there is no way to expose skin to sunlight without also exposing it to UV radiation that can burn and/or injure skin. The National Indtitute of Health suggests 5 to 30 minutes of sun exposure between 10am and 3pm at least twice a week to the face, arms, legs or back without sunscreen for lighter skinned individuals; darker skinned individuals need more exposure. For more info go to http://www.aap.org/family/vitdpatients.htm
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