Double dose of vitamin D for kids

The group is changing its advice based on growing research about potential benefits from vitamin D.

Besides keeping bones strong, the benefits of vitamin D include possibly reducing risks for cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

To meet the new requirement, doctors say children will need to take daily vitamin D supplements. However, the best source of vitamin D is sunlight.

 

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