1. Vitamin D Why is Vitamin D Important?
We need Vitamin D to absorb calcium
We need Vitamin D for strong bones and muscles
Vitamin D may help our immune systems and our heart, and my help prevent certain types of cancer, diabetes, and depression
Why is Vitamin D Important?
We need Vitamin D to absorb calcium
We need Vitamin D for strong bones and muscles
Vitamin D may help our immune systems and our heart, and my help prevent certain types of cancer, diabetes, and depression
Did You Know?
42% of people in the U.S. do not get enough Vitamin D
Persons at an increased risk for deficiency include:
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Infants
Persons that live at a high altitude (such as Utah)
Did You Know?
42% of people in the U.S. do not get enough Vitamin D
Persons at an increased risk for deficiency include:
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Infants
Persons that live at a high altitude (such as Utah)
What are Sources of Vitamin D?
Tuna, salmon, and sardines
Eggs
Found in fortified foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese
Multivitamins and Vitamin D supplements
The sun- Our bodies can make Vitamin D when we are outside while it is sunny.
What are Sources of Vitamin D?
Tuna, salmon, and sardines
Eggs
Found in fortified foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese
Multivitamins and Vitamin D supplements
The sun- Our bodies can make Vitamin D when we are outside while it is sunny.
What Can I Do To Get My Vitamin D?
Play outside in the sun.
Eat plenty of Vitamin D rich foods.
Take a Vitamin D supplement or Multivitamin
What Can I Do To Get My Vitamin D?
Play outside in the sun.
Eat plenty of Vitamin D rich foods.
Take a Vitamin D supplement or Multivitamin