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Healthy Eating & Vitamin D

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin DVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin found in oily fish and all dairy products. However, it is unlikely that you will be able to consume sufficient vitamin D (400 IU) through diet alone; the main part of the body's supply is formed by the skin's exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight (a great excuse to lounge around in the sunshine - sensibly of course!). Vitamin D plays an important part in the maintenance of healthy teeth and bones because it facilitates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus into the body.

What can Vitamin D do for me?

  • Keep bones strong and prevent osteoporosis
  • Boost the immune system
  • Maintain strong muscles and bones

What indicates a deficiency of Vitamin D?

  • Poor growth
  • Bone deformities (e.g. Rickets/ Osteomalacia)
  • Constipation
  • Muscle weakness

Who particularly needs Vitamin D?

  • Elderly people; they have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D in response to sunlight
  • Anyone housebound or institutionalised with a limited exposure to sunlight
  • Pregnant/ breastfeeding women
  • Vegans; they do not consume any food sources of vitamin D

Foods rich in Vitamin D

Food Serving size Cals Amount GDA (%)
Tuna 75g 142 175 IU 43 %
Sardines 100g 220 272 IU 68 %
Salmon 100g 215 360 IU 90 %
Mackerel 160g 382 552 IU 138 %
Eggs 61g 90 20 IU 6 %
Butter 10g 74 5 IU 2 %
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