The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new recommendations for vitamin D supplements for infants, children and adolescents to 400 IU a day.  This is in response to mounting research showing that many children are vitamin D deficient.

Children can get 400 IU per day from two to three 8 ounce glasses of milk or from a nutritional supplement containing 400IU of vitamin D. 

Previous guidelines were only 200 IU per day, but with Americans using more and more sunscreen or staying indoors, the skin is not making enough. 

How many adolescents drink 32 ounces of milk, the amount needed to provide 400 IU of vitamin D?  I know mine do not, especially not every day.  It is very difficult to get enough vitamin D from diet alone.  That's where a high quality liquid vitamin D supplement can play a crucial role in making sure your children are getting enough each day.