How much vitamin D should a 7-year-old child take daily?
Disease description:
I bought some vitamin D for my child, but I'm not sure how to give it to him. How much should he take each day? What is the appropriate daily vitamin D intake for a 7-year-old child?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
It is appropriate for a seven-year-old child to supplement 400–800 units of vitamin D daily. Excessive or improper use may lead to toxicity. Under normal circumstances, vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the intestines and facilitates calcium deposition in the bones. In addition to taking vitamin supplements, children should also get more sun exposure, as 70%–80% of the body's required vitamin D comes from sunlight.
