PubMed · 1978 · 16 citations · 0 references
NutritionColoured ChildrenAlkaline Phosphatase25-Hydroxyvitamin D ConcentrationsOsteoporosisSerum CalciumBiochemical NutritionVitamin D DeficiencyClinical ChemistryPublic HealthMicronutrient SupplementationMineral MetabolismHealth SciencesNutrient PhysiologyClinical NutritionMicronutrientsNutritional RequirementPhysiologyPediatricsChild NutritionNutritional Sciences
Serum calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase and 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations for Coloured children between the ages of 1 and 17 years are reported. No evidence of vitamin D deficiency was found. The problem of the interpretation of 'normal' alkaline phosphatase concentrations is highlighted.