Abstract:Aim of the study: An inverse correlation between excessive body weight and response to cholecalciferol in vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has been reported but no adjusted or conventional dose and treatment period has universally been recommended by the paediatric guidelines for obese children. In this study, we explored the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in treatment of children with VDD based on their body mass index (BMI) and different levels of initial serum 25(OH)D. Material and methods: In a single-cen… Show more
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