This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Dose of Vit D in children with malnutrition ? 
Select and explain. 
A. 100 1U, B. 200 IU, C. 60,000 IU, D. 10,0001U
C: 60,000 IU
Answer: C: 60,000 IU 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 60,000 IU The recommended daily allowance in normal infants is 200 IU (5 g) per day and in children 400 Ill (10 g) per day. a In vitamin D deficiency (in children), vitamin D is administered 60,0001U daily for 10 days (or a single dose of 600,000 IU) followed by a maintenance dose of 400 IU.