Vitamin D intake in the United States

J Am Diet Assoc. 2004 Jun;104(6):980-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2004.03.028.

Abstract

Mean intake of vitamin D in the United States was estimated from food and food plus supplements and compared with recommended intake levels. US men, nonpregnant and nonlactating women, and nonbreastfeeding children aged 1 year and older who participated in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988-1994) or the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals 1994-1996, 1998 (CSFII 1994-1996, 1998) were included in the estimates. Intake of vitamin D from food sources and dietary supplements was not meeting recommended levels. The lowest intakes of vitamin D from food were reported by female teenagers and female adults. The highest intakes of vitamin D from food sources were reported by male teenagers. Dairy products were the primary sources of both vitamin D and calcium. Additional food fortification as well as dietary and supplement guidance are needed for the general population.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diet / standards*
  • Dietary Supplements* / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutrition Policy
  • Nutrition Surveys
  • United States
  • Vitamin D / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Vitamin D