Changes in maternal vitamin D status throughout pregnancy and the effects of supplementation

Background. Pregnant women make up a special population at increased risk for vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency. Maternal 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status has implications for the health of the mother and fetus. Because blood lipids change during pregnancy, it may be important to measure no...

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Main Author:	Atwood, Danielle N
Format:	Dissertation
Language:	English
Published:	ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01-01-2012
Subjects:	Medicine Nutrition Obstetrics
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