Trajectory of vitamin D, micronutrient status and childhood growth in exclusively breastfed children.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to compare the trajectory of serum 25(OH)D, micronutrient levels, and anthropometric measurements between exclusively breastfed and mixed-fed children. This is a prospective cohort study. Anthropometric measurements of the children were obtained during scheduled clinical visits. Tests for 25(OHD), ferritin, zinc and complete blood count were performed yearly until 3 years of age. Clinical records and questionnaires on dietary habits were obtained. The results showed that despite official recommendations on vitamin D/iron supplements for breastfed children, less than 10% of our exclusively breastfed children received regular supplements. Thus, after 1 year, the odds for having iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D insufficiency were 9 [95% CI, 4-19] and 6 [95% CI, 2-16], res

SUBMITTER: Liao SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6910939 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature