Frank R. Greer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
124 Papers
1.3K Citations
Frank R. Greer is an academic researcher from University of Wisconsin-Madison. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Vitamin. The author has an hindex of 37, co-authored 122 publications. Previous affiliations of Frank R. Greer include American Academy of Pediatrics & University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Carol L. Wagner,Frank R. Greer +1 more
TL;DR: These revised guidelines for vitamin D intake for healthy infants, children, and adolescents are based on evidence from new clinical trials and the historical precedence of safely giving 400 IU of vitamin D per day in the pediatric and adolescent population.
Lipid Screening and Cardiovascular Health in Childhood
TL;DR: The need for prevention of cardiovascular disease by following Dietary Guidelines for Americans and increasing physical activity is reemphasized and the need for pharmacologic agents and indications for treating dyslipidemia in children are reviewed.
Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods, and Hydrolyzed Formulas
TL;DR: There is insufficient data to document a protective effect of any dietary intervention beyond 4 to 6 months of age for the development of atopic disease, and current evidence does not support a major role for maternal dietary restrictions during pregnancy or lactation.
Clinical Report—Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0–3 Years of Age)
Robert D. Baker,Frank R. Greer +1 more
TL;DR: Results of recent basic research support the concerns that iron-deficiency anemia and iron deficiency without anemia during infancy and childhood can have long-lasting detrimental effects on neurodevelopment.
Prevention of rickets and vitamin D deficiency : new guidelines for vitamin D intake
TL;DR: It is recommended that an intake of 200 IU of vitamin D per day be continued throughout childhood and adolescence, because adequate sunlight exposure is not easily determined for a given individual.
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