The Relevance of Hypovitaminosis Prevention in Infants

Abstract

Determining risk groups for the development of vitamin-deficient conditions in infants is important for the timely appointment of preventive doses of the necessary vitamins and vitamin complexes by a practicing pediatrician. The article contains information on the causes of vitamin deficiency and the biological value of vitamins D, C, A. The data of real clinical practice allowing the doctor to decide on the appointment of a complex of vitamins for hypovitaminosis prevention in infants is highlighted.

Keywords

• infants, premature infants, vitamin deficiency, hypovitaminosis, vitamins d, c, a