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Vitamin D during the first 1,000 days

Objectives
Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D guidance
Vitamin D in pregnancy
Preterm infants
Birth to 2 years
Summary of UK daily vitamin D recommendations
Supporting parents to ensure adequate vitamin D intake
Learning scenario
References
Post-Test

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References

  1. NHS. Vitamins for Children (2021). Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/vitamins-for-children/
  2. Public Health England (2016). Government Dietary Recommendations. London. [last accessed August 2022]
  3. Harvey et al. 2014. Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy: a systematic review. Health Technol Assess. 2014 Jul;18(45):1-190)
  4. Palacios C, Kostiuk LK, Peña-Rosas JP. Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 7
  5. Javaid, MK, et al. Maternal vitamin status during pregnancy and childhood bone mass at age 9 years: a longitudinal study. Lancet 2006; Jan 7; 367 (9504): 36-43.
  6. Agostoni C et al. Enteral Nutrient Supply for Preterm Infants: Commentary from the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010; 50: 1–9
  7. Koletzko, B et al. 2014. World Review Of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific basis and practical guidelines. Vol.110. Karger.
  8. Nottingham Neonatal Service – Clinical Guideline (2019). Vitamin supplementation in preterm infants version 7. 
  9.  A Lennox et al. 2013. Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children, 2011 [online]. [Last accessed August 2022]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Vitamin D food supplement is not a substitute for breastmilk and does not replace a balanced diet. Please advise parents on the appropriate use of vitamin D dietary supplement to their child’s diet, particularly if there is a health concern or a known immune-compromised condition. Please advise parents not to take in conjunction with other supplements containing vitamin D.

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