VITAMIN D STATUS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH GROWTH PARAMETERS IN INFANTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Sayfulloyeva Sevara SirojiddinovnaStudent of Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sino,WORDLY KNOWLEDGE PUBLISHING CENTERWORDLY KNOWLEDGE PUBLISHING CENTER
2026en
ABI
Abstract
This article analyzes the relationship between vitamin D status and infant growth, focusing on birth weight, linear growth, and body mass index. It examines evidence from mechanistic studies, observational cohorts, and randomized controlled trials, showing that vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer growth, although intervention studies report smaller and inconsistent effects. The review emphasizes that adequate vitamin D is important for infant growth and skeletal health, but supplementation should not be considered a stand-alone strategy for improving growth.
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