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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The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.