While breast milk has a near-perfect nutritional profile for infants, breast milk is low in vitamin D. Formula-fed infants who do not receive much sunlight may also be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children receive how much vitamin D per day?

Question

Multiple Choice

1000 IU

200 IU

2000 IU

400 IU

Answer 1

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children receive 400 IU of vitamin D per day.