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Image Recent research from the Bone Health Program at Children's has found that a high percentage of infants and adolescents do not receive enough vitamin D nutrition, a deficiency that could lead to rickets, brittle bone disease or osteoporosis.

Here, Catherine Gordon, MD, MSc, discusses vitamin D deficiency and offers advice to parents on how to foster healthy bone development in children.


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Why do you suppose a lot of children and adolescents aren't getting enough vitamin D? [00:39; 1.3 Mb]
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Why is getting enough vitamin D so important? [00:44; 1.5 Mb]
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What health problems can result from a lack of vitamin D? [00:37; 1.2 Mb]
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When is the most critical period in a child's bone development and if bone is lost, can it be regained? [00:51; 1.7 Mb]
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Where can children and adolescents get appropriate doses of vitamin D? [00:59; 2 Mb]
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Vitamin D also comes from sunlight. Should people spend time in the sun? [00:39; 1.3 Mb]
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How can a child or adolescent who is lactose intolerant get proper vitamin D nutrition? [00:31; 1 Mb]
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Are there any non-dairy foods that promote healthy bone development? [00:38; 1.3 Mb]
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Is breast-feeding important in an infant's development of strong bones and do you recommend supplements? [00:33; 1.1 Mb]
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Are there any non-dietary ways to develop good bone health? [00:33; 1.1 Mb]
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How can a parent obtain supplements for their child? [00:38; 1.3 Mb]
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