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I Axelsson1, M Gebre-Medhin, O Hernell
1Barn- och ungdomscentrum, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö.
Lakartidningen
|June 23, 1999
Summary
Vitamin A supplementation is no longer recommended for Swedish infants. However, daily vitamin D supplementation of 400 IU is still advised to prevent rickets.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Rickets was historically common in Swedish infants before vitamin A and D supplementation began in 1932.
- National guidelines established in 1978 recommended daily vitamin A (1000 IU) and vitamin D (400 IU) supplementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current recommendations for infant vitamin supplementation in Sweden.
- To evaluate the continued necessity of vitamin A and vitamin D supplementation for infants.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing national guidelines and recommendations.
- Consultation with the Paediatric Committee on Nutrition and Health and the National Food Administration.
Main Results:
- The review concluded that vitamin A supplementation is no longer necessary for infants.
- The established recommendation for daily vitamin D supplementation (400 IU) should be maintained.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin A supplementation for infants in Sweden is discontinued.
- Continued daily vitamin D supplementation at 400 IU is recommended for infant health and rickets prevention.