Question

A 3-week-old exclusively breastfed infant is seen for a routine visit. The parents ask about vitamin D. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Start 400 IU of vitamin D once daily from birth

Answer

No supplementation is needed in breastfed infants

Answer

Start 1000 IU of vitamin D once daily from birth

Answer

Vitamin D is only needed in winter months

Answer

Vitamin D is only required for formula-fed infants

Practice question

A 3-week-old exclusively breastfed infant is seen for a routine visit. The parents ask about vitamin D. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the appropriate advice?