Table 3.
Infant 25(OH)D levels at 2 and 6 months by predominant mode of feeding
Feeding mode | 25(OH)D ng/ml 2 months (N=29) |
25(OH)D ng/ml 6 months (N=21) |
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Formula fed | ||
N (%) | 22 (76%) | 16 (76%) |
Mean (95% CI) | 33.4 (29.8–36.9) | 34.3 (29.1–39.5) |
Breastfed | ||
N (%) | 7(24%) | 5 (24%) |
Mean (95% CI) | 14.9 (6.3–23.4) | 25.4 (14.2–36.6) |
p-value | <0.001 | 0.086 |