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  • From: EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>
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  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Doubling of Vitamin D for Children Is Urged
  • Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:09:14 -0400

The piece I saw says that to get it from the sun, it would put children at risk of skin cancer. Sunscreens, lotions, and even mosquito repellant all block Vit.D absorption.

Bev

paxamicus AT earthlink.net wrote:
You get Vitamin D from the sun. I'd rather send my kid outside nekkid to play then force pharma down her gullet. : )




On Oct 16, 2008, at 7:28 AM, bob ford wrote:

I know little about vitamins. I take vitamins and supplememts as directed by my PCP. I don't really know what foods have vitamin D. And , I don't have small children.


Doubling of Vitamin D for Children Is Urged

CHICAGO (AP) — The country’s leading group of pediatricians is recommending that children receive double the usually suggested amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it might help prevent serious diseases.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/13/health/policy/13vitamind.html?em



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