How Low-Carb Diets Affect Bones Differently in Boys vs. Girls
Researchers studied how ketogenic diets (very low-carb, high-fat eating plans) affect bone health in developing rats, with different results for males and …
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Early Chicken Diet Affects How Well They Use Bone-Building Nutrients Later
Researchers studied how the type of food baby chickens eat in their first two weeks affects their ability to build strong bones later on. They found that …
Read MoreBaby Chickens Know What Minerals They Need
Scientists wanted to find out if young chickens could pick the right food to help them grow strong and healthy. They gave some chickens a choice between …
Read MoreWeekly Vitamin D Drops Help Babies Stay Healthy
Babies need vitamin D to build strong bones and stay healthy, but many don't get enough, especially in the first few months of life. Researchers looked at …
Read MoreWhy Families With Multiple Kids Skip Vitamin D for Babies
Researchers in Italy discovered that parents with more than one child are less likely to give their babies vitamin D supplements regularly. In a survey of 241 …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Early Puberty in Children
Researchers studied whether vitamin D levels affect when children go through puberty. They compared 494 children experiencing early puberty with 2,259 healthy …
Read MoreWhy Some Babies Are Born With Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied how many newborn babies have low vitamin D levels and what factors during pregnancy might cause this problem. Vitamin D is important for …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay Healthier
Researchers reviewed 38 studies to understand how vitamin D supplements during pregnancy affect children's health. They found that when pregnant women took …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Need More Vitamin D to Build Strong Bones
Rickets is a bone disease that happens when children don't get enough vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. This can make their bones weak, soft, and shaped …
Read MoreNew Way to Check Vitamin D Health in Teenage Bones
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied nearly 950 teenagers to understand vitamin D better and how it affects bone health. They found that most teenagers don't …
Read MoreSpecial Formula Helps Toddlers Build Stronger Bones and Muscles
Researchers tested a special milk formula for toddlers in the Philippines that contained helpful bacteria and a natural fiber. Over 6 months, children who …
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