Millions of Children In U.S. Found to Be Lacking Vitamin D

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An article in the Washington Post had the following story. Black Americans were

the most seriously deficient in Vitamin D, followed by Mexican Americans who

also have darker complexion.

One of Dr. Reinhold Vieth's presentations that was discussed here some time ago,

stated that white skin (lack of pigmentation) evolved as an adaptation to lower

exposure to the sun due to northern latitudes and use of clothing.

Supplementation with Vitamin D and testing of blood levels is very important, as

Rodney mentioned.

Tony

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== From the Washington Post ==

By Rob Stein

Washington Post Staff Writer

Monday, August 3, 2009

Millions of U.S. children have disturbingly low Vitamin D levels, possibly

increasing their risk for bone problems, heart disease, diabetes and other

ailments, according to two new studies that provide the first national

assessment of the crucial nutrient in young Americans.

About 9 percent of those ages 1 through 21 -- about 7.6 million children,

adolescents and young adults -- have Vitamin D levels so low they could be

considered deficient, while an additional 61 percent -- 50.8 million -- have

higher levels, but still low enough to be insufficient, according to the

analysis of federal data being released Monday.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/02/AR2009080202114.\

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