Vitamin D supplementation in infancy for improving bone density

To determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation of infants for improving bone mineral density in infancy, childhood or adulthood.
To determine if any effect of vitamin D supplementation varies by baseline vitamin D status, sex, or the type or dose of vitamin D given.

This is a protocol.

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Published:

24 July 2013

Authors:

Winzenberg TM, Shaw KA, van der Mei IAF, Jones G

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Winzenberg TM, Shaw KA, van der Mei IAF, Jones G. Vitamin D supplementation in infancy for improving bone density. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD010658. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010658