Question

Giving 400 IU vitamin D per day to infants. a. Not recommended b. Recommended.

Answer 1

Answer:

Giving 400 IU vitamin D per day to infants is recommended.

Explanation:

To avoid developing a vitamin D deficiency, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfed and partially breastfed infants be supplemented with 400 IU per day of vitamin D beginning in the first few days of life.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all babies receive routine vitamin D supplementation (400 IU per day) due to decreased sunlight exposure and an increase in rickets. The babies who do need these supplements need them due to a lack of sufficient sunlight. Baby has very little exposure to sunlight.