Is it best to transition to whole milk or use toddler formula instead?

I have always be a huge advocate of children drinking milk. From the time “my” babies go from breast or formula to milk at the age of one year, I discuss the need for dairy products to ensure adequate calcium and Vitamin D in a child’s diet.

As I am headed to the medicine cabinet to take my evening dose of calcium and vitamin D, I am also multitasking and reading the latest article in Pediatrics regarding vitamin D levels in children.

A 65-year-long study finds that people who took in lots of calcium and dairy products as children tended to avoid stroke and live longer than those who didn't.

A recent study confirmed what I had seen in my practice for many years, adolescents and young adults are not getting adequate amounts of calcium.

New research is showing that vitamin D is equally important in preventing heart disease and diabetes.

Teens who have low levels of vitamin D are at greater risk for diabetes and heart disease.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has doubled the recommendation for the daily dose of vitamin D.

As I start a new week and head to the office on a Monday morning there is some new news that will affect my daily practice.

The Importance of Vitamin D