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Lack of vitamin D putting kids at risk
Filed under: Health & Safety: Babies
For some reason, Ellie has decided that milk is the most delicious beverage known to man and requests glass after glass of the stuff. Obviously, this is a good thing as we all know that vitamin D is good for her growing bones. But did you know that sunlight is also a good source of vitamin D?
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that more than half of otherwise healthy children are sorely lacking in vitamin D. And to what to scientists attribute this deficiency? Video games, of course. All those hours sitting in darkened rooms drinking soda are putting kids at risk for developing bone disease. In addition to weak bones, severely low levels of vitamin D can lead to muscle weakness and lowered immune system function.
Children do seem to spend a lot less time outdoors these days and the repercussions just keep coming. Scientists say more research is needed to determine just how much vitamin D kids really need, but one thing seems clear: kids need to get off the couch, drink some milk, and go outside and play.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that more than half of otherwise healthy children are sorely lacking in vitamin D. And to what to scientists attribute this deficiency? Video games, of course. All those hours sitting in darkened rooms drinking soda are putting kids at risk for developing bone disease. In addition to weak bones, severely low levels of vitamin D can lead to muscle weakness and lowered immune system function.
Children do seem to spend a lot less time outdoors these days and the repercussions just keep coming. Scientists say more research is needed to determine just how much vitamin D kids really need, but one thing seems clear: kids need to get off the couch, drink some milk, and go outside and play.
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7-12-2007 @ 1:15PM
Ginny said...Yeah drink some milk...and now that it's $4.30 a gallon here....don't drink TOO much.
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7-12-2007 @ 2:51PM
Cynthia said...Of course sitting inside isn't great, but sun exposure hasn't been shown to guard against deficiencies. Recent Study: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070629/hl_nm/vitamin_d_dc
Some more information on Vitamin D levels in adults and cancer prevention:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070607/vitamin_cancer_070607/20070607?hub=TopStories
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7-12-2007 @ 3:18PM
Ann Adams said...It's about that high here too but we can buy two gallons and get the second for a little less than half price.
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7-12-2007 @ 3:28PM
Jill said...Skip all the extra milk and put on sunscreen to go outside instead. Kids don't really need much milk as long as they eat yogurts and cheeses too. And ice cream :)
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7-12-2007 @ 4:51PM
Jan Bay said...I saw a news report a while back that said getting kids jumping will build bone mass. Jumping jacks were never much fun, but we always enjoyed jump rope. That's the trick, exercise that's fun.
Jan from www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com
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7-12-2007 @ 7:19PM
Uly said...Kids don't need milk at all. It's actually a pretty poor source of calcium for humans because the calcium in milk isn't very bioavailable - our bodies can't use it well.
http://conuly.livejournal.com/1007080.html
Go there for a number of links regarding the calcium in non-dairy products.
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7-12-2007 @ 10:22PM
nicolebarber said...The doctor told us to give our daughter whole milk because it helps brain development
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