Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases Child's Risk For Vitamin D Deficiency; Black, Darker-Skinned Children Already Have Increased Risk

 28.08.2008 15:28   medicalnewstoday.com

Exclusive breastfeeding can increase a child's risk of developing rickets because breast milk alone does not provide adequate levels of vitamin D, a critical ingredient that helps to absorb calcium and build strong bones, the New York Times reports.

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