SILENT GIANT:

VITAMIN D
HW499 Health and Wellness Capstone
Sarah Jackson
 WHAT IS VITAMIN D?

• Fat soluble vitamin that exist in two forms

• Vitamin D2 – plant based
• Vitamin D3 – animal based

• Steroidal hormone
• Produced by the body when skin is exposed to the sun
 WHERE DOES IT
COME FROM?
• D2 comes from plant-based sources
• Mushrooms
• Fortified foods – orange juice, flours, and
cereals

• D3 comes from animal-based sources

• Fatty fish – salmon, sardines, mackerel, and
herring
• Dairy – milk, cheese, and yogurt

• Sun Exposure
 WHAT DOES
VITAMIN D DO?
• Promotes strong bones
• Reduces inflammation
• Controls glucose metabolism
• Modifies cell growth and
immune function
• Promotes neuromuscular
functions
 WHO NEEDS IT?
• Breastfed infants
• Older adults
• People with limited sun exposure
• People with darker skin
• People that lack fat in their diet
• People that are obese
• People that have had gastric bypass surgery
HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED?
 • Reduced risk of osteoporosis,
falls, and fractures
WHAT ARE
• Increase physical strength
THE • Help prevent cancers
BENEFITS? • Enhanced mood
• Reduce risks of diabetes
• Live longer
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