Mothers, babies and vitamin D: Old disease, new problem

Abstract Neonatologists and paediatricians have a crucial role working with mothers at the most nutritionally challenged point in their lives and that of their infants. This position of responsibility is particularly important in tackling the re-emerging problem of hypovitaminosis D. In this overvie...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Early human development 2011-11, Vol.87 (11), p.711-714
Hauptverfasser:	Michie, Colin A, Sanchez, Nuria
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Advanced Basic Science Biological and medical sciences Calcium - metabolism Clinical Trials as Topic Dietary Supplements - standards Embryology: invertebrates and vertebrates. Teratology Female Fetus - drug effects Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Infant Mothers Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Pregnancy Prenatal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Risk Factors Vitamin D - metabolism Vitamin D - pharmacology Vitamin D Deficiency - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Neonatologists and paediatricians have a crucial role working with mothers at the most nutritionally challenged point in their lives and that of their infants. This position of responsibility is particularly important in tackling the re-emerging problem of hypovitaminosis D. In this overview the role of vitamin D, its contribution to pathology in those to whom we provide a service and possible actions will be considered.
ISSN:	0378-3782 1872-6232
DOI:	10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.09.008