Vitamin D, aging, and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Mary Ann Johnson; Michael G. Kimlin

doi:10.1301/nr.2006.sept.410-421

Vitamin D, aging, and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Mary Ann Johnson^*, Michael G. Kimlin

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Abstract

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults, people with dark skin, and those exposed to insufficient ultraviolet radiation (i.e., sunlight) consume extra vitamin D from vitamin D-fortified foods and/or supplements. Individuals in these high-risk groups should consume 25 μg (1000 IU) of vitamin D daily to maintain adequate blood concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the biomarker for vitamin D status. This review considers recommendations for vitamin D-rich foods and dietary supplements, as well as specific problems with self-prescribing sun exposure or artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation to meet the vitamin D recommendations for older people.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	410-421
Number of pages	12
Journal	Nutrition Reviews
Volume	64
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1301/nr.2006.sept.410-421
Publication status	Published - Sept 2006
Externally published	Yes

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