Ambient UVB Dose and Sun Enjoyment Are Important Predictors of Vitamin D Status in an Older Population [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusion: D-UVB and sun enjoyment are important predictors of vitamin D status, even in this elderly population at northern latitudes. Accurate estimation of ambient UVB can help to further clarify the role of other determinants of vitamin D status and inform sunshine recommendation guidelines.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: OSullivan, F., Laird, E., Kelly, D., van Geffen, J., van Weele, M., McNulty, H., Hoey, L., Healy, M., McCarroll, K., Cunningham, C., Casey, M., Ward, M., Strain, J., Molloy, A. M., Zgaga, L. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Research Articles Source Type: research