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Vitamin D 1000IU from Caltrate a trusted leader in bone health
INTRODUCTION
WHO IS AT RISK OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
WHAT IS VITAMIN D
ADEQUATE INTAKE FOR VITAMIN D
SOURCES OF VITAMIN D
VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
WHY IS VITAMIN D IMPORTANT?
Adequate Intake for Vitamin D
5
Women & Men
9 - 50 years
200IU (5mcg)
51 - 70 years
400IU (10mcg)
70 years +
600IU (15mcg)
References
1. Working Group of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, Endocrine Society of Australia and Osteoporosis Australia (2005). Vitamin D and Adult Bone Health in Australia and New Zealand: A Position Statement. MJA 182 (6): 281-285.
2. Osteoporosis Australia: Calcium, Vitamin D and Osteoporosis
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/about/about-osteoporosis/preventing-osteoporosis-vitamin-d/
Accessed on 8 June 2011.
3. Bischoff-Ferrari HA et al (2009). Fall Prevention with Supplemental and Active Forms of Vitamin D: a Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. BMJ 339:b3692 doi:10.1136/bmj.b 3692.
4. Nowson, CA et al (2004). Vitamin D in Australia: Issues and recommendations. Australian Family Physician 33 (3): 133-138.
5. National Health and Medical Research Council (2006). Nutrient Reference Values for Australia & New Zealand.