25-Hydroxyvitamin D and functional outcomes in adolescents

Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Aug;88(2):534S-536S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/88.2.534S.

Abstract

Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and development in children and adolescents. Adolescence is a crucial phase in bone development. Cross-sectional studies have shown a relation between vitamin D status and bone mineral density in adolescents. Long-term supplementation studies have supported the importance of vitamin D for bone health in adolescence. However, we need more studies on the optimal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and the optimal vitamin D dosage for bone health in this age group. In addition, we need to evaluate the best way to increase vitamin D status in the general public from a public health point of view.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology*
  • Bone Density / drug effects
  • Bone Density / physiology
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / administration & dosage
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / physiology*
  • Bone Development* / drug effects
  • Bone Development* / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutritional Requirements*
  • Public Health
  • Vitamin D / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin D / analogs & derivatives*
  • Vitamin D / blood
  • Vitamin D / physiology*

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Vitamin D
  • 25-hydroxyvitamin D