Vitamin D requirements and supplementation in pregnant women
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2011.06.017
- VernacularTitle:孕妇维生素D需要量和补充量的研究进展
- Author:
Jianlie ZHOU
;
Yanjie SHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pregnant women;
Vitamin D;
Calcium;
Requirement;
Supplementation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2011;19(6):424-428
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Large amounts of calcium are transferred from mother to fetus to meet the fetus's demand for calcium during its bone development.Pregnant women should increase the intake of calcium and vitamin D.However,the exact maternal vitamin D requirements and supplementation remain controversial.This article reviews the recent updates in this field with an attempt to provide evidences for nutritional decision-making.
