Albert, Unsha, Kristie, Cindy Nutritional Science Period 9 Mr. Crull
Vitamin D is fat soluble Essential in the absorption of calcium Reduces inflammation
Naturally: Fatty fish species (ex: salmon, tuna, herring), Fish liver oils, Egg yolks, Beef liver Fortified: Milk, breakfast cereals, certain orange juices, yogurt Other: Sunlight with a wavelength of nanometers, vitamin supplement tablets
bone pain muscle weakness soft bone disorders ex: rickets and osteoporosis high blood pressure Tuberculosis Depression type 1 diabetes periodontal disease low blood calcium levels chronic fatigue bowed limbs knock-kneed appearance
Exact safe long term dose not known In 2004, 284 reported overdose incidents including 1 death High blood pressure Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting Polyuria Polydipsia Weakness Nervousness Renal failure
0% of the U.S. population is vitamin-D deficient. 42% of African American women of childbearing age are vitamin-D deficient. 48% of young girls (9-11 years old) are vitamin-D deficient. Up to 60% of all hospital patients are vitamin-D deficient. 76% of pregnant mothers are severely vitamin-D deficient, causing widespread vitamin-D deficiencies in their unborn children. Up to 80% of nursing home patients are vitamin-D deficient.
Vitamin D is known as the sunlight vitamin People with darker skin produce less vitamin D than people with fair skin
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