Recent concepts on vitamin D in children and adolescents / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
;
: 1082-1089, 2009.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-123595
ABSTRACT
Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin that functions as a prohormone and affects bone mineralization and calcium homeostasis. Vitamin D deficiency causesboth musculoskeletal manifestations, including rickets, and extra-musculoskeletal symptoms. Because vitamin D is naturally present in only some foods, intake of daily foods cannot meet the dietary reference intake for vitamin D. Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D in humans therefore, the lack of sunlight can easily cause vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents. Vitamin D deficiency can be diagnosed on the basis ofits typical clinical manifestation, laboratory tests, and radiologic findings. Detection of vitamin D deficiency in children or adolescents necessitates the simultaneous administration of vitamin D and calcium supplements. To prevent vitamin D deficiency, 200 IU of daily vitamin D intake is recommended in infants, and 400 IU of daily vitamin D intake is recommended in Korean children and adolescents.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Rachitisme
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Lumière du soleil
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Vitamine D
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Carence en vitamine D
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Vitamines
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Calcification physiologique
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Calcium
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Homéostasie
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Enfant
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Humains
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Bébé
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
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