Children who break a bone heal more slowly if they're low on vitamin D, but nutrition and sunshine can help.
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a slower healing process in children with broken bones, according to research to be presented at a conference this weekend.'Children need to be given well-balanced diets that include Vitamin D for overall health and to make sure when accidents do happen, they can heal appropriately,' said the study's senior author, Dr. Jessica McQuerry of the University of Florida, in a statement.
They recommended testing your child for vitamin D levels if a broken bone is taking a long time to heal.Vitamin D is a nutrient found in a variety of foods. Dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, are particularly high in the nutrient, but it is also found in fish, fortified breakfast cereals, eggs and some vegetables such as mushrooms.Sunlight exposure can help the body absorb vitamin D.
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