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Question about organic milk?

My son is 13 months old and he drinks organic whole milk. I just noticed there is no Vitamin D in it. Has anyone else noticed this? I checked online and the ultra pasteurized does not contain Vitamin D but the pasteurized does. I haven't been able to find anything but ultra pasteurized in our area. Do you still think it is ok? My son does spend adequate time outdoors and eats a very balanced diet, so not sure if he can receive enough Vitamin D through other sources than milk? Thanks!

Update:

Thanks for all of your answers. I agree, why is the US so far behind in everything? UGH! Casey, my son eats a very well balanced diet consisting of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, protein, as well as other dairy such as cheese and yogurt. I am ignorant for choosing chemical, hormone free food to give my son?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Sure he can. Don't switch to the hormone induced milks, you are doing the right thing. The milk does not give an entire daily amount anyway. Does he eat cheese? Carrots? And you said he is in the sun. Some of us don't drink any milk at all. And think of all the lactose intolerant people. People who drink just soy milk. Vegetarians. He will be just fine.

    First answerer, that is really nice to hear. Why is the US so far behind on knowing what is good...oh yeah the FDA, I get it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Non organic milk also does not contain antibiotics. Never has.

    If you want vitamins in your milk buy the conventional milk.Organic milk is a scam. Ultra pasteurized is dead milk.

    Source(s): I have worked in the dairy industry for 20 years.
  • C J
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    As long as your child gets 15- 20 minutes of sun exposer per day (this can vary a bit) he is just fine! Humans produce their own Vitamin D with sun exposer. He doesnt need too much sun though, just exposer on his hands and face will suffice. Other foods contain vitamin D too, like cereals, cheese and yogurt, and soy milk.

  • casey
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Children who developed rickets prior to the milk industry adding Vitamin D to their product had spent a great deal of time outdoors. There were no video games back then and no TV. Children played outside. This was not enough to give them adequate vitamin D. You are more than likely damaging your child's health. Just because you mean well does not excuse you nor does ignorance of the fact. Has your pediatrician been informed of this? Are you giving your child multi vitamins? Its not just vitamin D you child may be missing. Talk to a dietitian at your local children's hospital/clinic. Talk to your pediatrician. Dietary deficiencies are NOTHING to mess around with. Especially with Autism and childhood cancers running rampant.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    at that age i wouldnt be so concerned as he is eating normal foods as well. If you are very concerned you can get vitamin D drops. usually your dr will ask you to get them if you are only breastfeeding your baby, as breastmilk does not contain vitamin D.

    i dont know that this really answered your question.

    sorry i couldnt be more help.

  • Jodi L
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    If you are worried, Enfamil makes a wonderful liquid vitamin for babies.

  • 1 decade ago

    15min of sun on the face per day will give him enough vitamin D.

    btw: dunno where you live, but in canada, ALL milk is "organic".

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