Journal article
Vitamin D and Injury Prevention
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Vol.4(1), pp.21-24
2010
Abstract
Vitamin D, along with calcium, may help decrease the risk of falls and fractures in older adults. Sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation are not recommended because they increase the risk of skin cancers and sun-induced eye disorders. Rather, vitamin D and calcium needs should be met through foods and dietary supplements. As a preventive measure to reduce the risk of falls and fractures, it is recommended that older adults meet the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and consume 1000 IU of vitamin D, preferably as vitamin D3.
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- Title
- Vitamin D and Injury Prevention
- Authors
- Mary Ann Johnson (Author) - University of Georgia, United StatesMichael G Kimlin (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKathryn N Porter (Author) - University of Georgia, United States
- Publication details
- American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Vol.4(1), pp.21-24
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1177/1559827609348441
- ISSN
- 1559-8276
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451277602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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