Abstract
Since the Dutch population has a high calcium intake, the impact of increasing vitamin-D levels is likely to be small. In population studies, vitamin-D supplementation was not shown to prevent fractures. Groups at risk for vitamin-D deficiency differ considerably with regard to dietary habits and attitudes toward measures of prevention. General food enrichment is not warranted; individual supplementation may be effective.
Translated title of the contribution | Fortification of food with vitamin D is not a reasonable approach to fracture prophylaxis |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 1181 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 21 |
Publication status | Published - 27 May 2006 |