Pediatricians double vitamin D recommendations
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081013/ap_on_sc/med_vitamin_d_kids"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080929/capt.b849561d20a6478a84c1b4dcc9aee0d2.milkpep_suze_orman_prn17.jpg?x=92y=130q=85sig=A6FrGtKUfYtxZpYUd5m2nw--" align="left" height="130" width="92" alt="Today, the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) launches a new consumer education campaign with the help of money expert Suze Orman to remind Americans that milk is a nutritional bargain when compared to other beverages. At about 25 cents per 8 ounce glass, on a gallon basis, milk offers more nutrients per penny than almost any other beverage option in the supermarket -- providing key vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D that are important for the entire family. Visit whymilk.com for more info. (PRNewsFoto/MilkPEP)" border="0" /></a>AP - The nation's leading pediatricians group says children from newborns to teens should get double the usually recommended amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it may help prevent serious diseases.</p><br clear="all"/>

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