Abstract: Exclusive breast-feeding is recommended up to 6 months of age with all its beneficial effects on child survival. Several studies have concluded that adequate intake of vitamin D cannot be met with human milk as the sole source of vitamin D. As breast-feeding rates increase, the incidence of vitamin D deficiency rickets is also expected to rise.
Objective: the aim of this study is to review the vitamin D status in exclusively Breastfed Infants through a systemic review of the previous studies that were discussing relation to this topic.
Methodology: a systemic review of previous studies discussing the vitamin D status in exclusively Breastfed Infants,
Conclusion: Maternal influences on vitamin D status in the exclusively breastfed neonate is more pronounced during the first 2 months of life, but, thereafter, infant vitamin D status is more directly affected by sunshine exposure and vitamin D supplementation.
Keywords: vitamin D, Breastfed Infants.
Title: Vitamin D Status in Exclusively Breastfed Infants
Author: Maha aiyd Aljumaie, Yasameen Abdul Qayoom Esmail, Fatmah mohammad Tkrony, yasser Abdullah Alzahrani
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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