Vitamin and Mineral QA2 - Use of Vitamins in Children with Down Syndrome
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QA2 Use of Vitamins in Children with Down Syndrome Question A Down Syndrome five month old breastfed infant is given supplemental Nutrivene D and 90 cc Nutramigen formula. The Nutramigen and Nurtrivene D, a powder dissolved in white grape juice, are given via the lactation device at bedtime. The child is thriving on breast feedings and receives Early Intervention Services at the local neuromuscular center.
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