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Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium from the gut and plays a role in Calcium/Phosphorus absorption and stock in bones. Vitamin D can be found in certain types of fatty fish and fish oils, but it is also made in the skin when exposed to sunlight.
To prevent Vitamin D deficiency, kids must be exposed to the right wavelength of sunlight for a substantial period of time to make enough vitamin D for bone health.
On the other hand, providing your child with food rich in Vitamin D is still important. For this reason, in the United States and many industrialized countries, cow?s milk and adapted formulas are fortified with extra vitamin D to meet the daily need of the child. Therefore, make sure your kids? milk is fortified with vitamin D in order to ensure adequate intake of vitamin D. In addition, always check with your paediatrician if your child needs vitamin D supplementation. 1.
Dr. Souad Andraos
MD, Pediatrics
