AAP: Dietary calcium, vitamin D promote bone health in youths Dietary calcium is important for strengthening the bones of children and teens, but it cannot work effectively without vitamin D, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics updated guidelines published in the journal Pediatrics. The group said children should be encouraged to eat foods that contain calcium and vitamin D, as well as get regular exercise, but did not call for universal screening for deficiencies
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:52:10 +0000