Daily recommended doses according to the AAP

• Infants who are exclusively breastfed or receive less than 1 liter of formula daily: 400 IU Vitamin D daily starting in the first few days of life
• Children and adolescents require 600 IU Vitamin D daily
  • ​One cup of vitamin D fortified milk contains 100-125 IU
  • Most multivitamins provide 300-600 IU

 

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