2. What is Vitamin D
O Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, a group of
fat-soluble prohormones, which encourages
the absorption and metabolism of calcium
and phosphorous.
3. Why We Need Vitamin D
O The maintenance of healthy bones
O Reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid
arthritis in women
O Lower risk of developing cancer
O An immune system regulator
4. How Much Vitamin D
O According to the Food Nutrition Board at
the Institute of Medicine of The National
Academies
O Children up to 13 years - 5 mcg (200 IU)
O 14-18 years - 5 mcg (200 IU)
O 19-50 years - 5mcg (200 IU)
O 51-70 years - 10 mcg (400 IU)
O 71+ years - 15 mcg (600 IU)
