Vitamin D: Babies and Pregnancy
2026-05-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · 4375 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of vitamin D guidelines on maternal and infant health outcomes in Black and South Asian communities.
Answer
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) is currently conducting a rapid review of whether current vitamin D recommendations for vitamin D intake and status are adequate for Black and South Asian communities. The review includes infants, and ...