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Vitamin D and Multi Cultural Groups

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for keeping our bones healthy. We get this vitamin, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, mainly from sunlight and also small amounts from some foods mainly oily fish, eggs and meat. Some foods have been fortified with Vitamin D – margarines with a fat content above certain levels, some breakfast cereals, soya and dairy products.

It is, however, difficult to get the required amount of Vitamin D from foods alone.

Therefore, everyone (including children) should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D (400 International Units), particularly during the winter months (October to March).

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Collect Vitamin D tablets & drops at multiple locations.

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There are several groups of people who are at a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency and these groups (listed below) should take a daily 10 microgram Vitamin D supplement all year round.

  • All people aged 65 and over
  • All pregnant and breast feeding women
  • Children under 5 years of age
  • People who aren’t exposed to much sunlight for example those who cover their skin for cultural reasons, are housebound or those who stay indoors for long periods
  • People from minority ethnic groups with darker skin such as those of African, African-Caribbean and South Asian origin, who require more sun exposure to make as much vitamin D

Are you getting enough vitamin D?

African Caribbean Nutrition Resources and Recipes

South Asian Nutrition Resources and Recipes

South Asian Eatwell Guide

Other Recipes

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