Open AccessEvidence and suggestions for establishing vitamin D intake standards in Koreans for the prevention of chronic diseases
Author(s) -
Jung-Hyun Kim,
Hyoung Su Park,
Munkyong Pae,
Kyung-Hee Park,
Oran Kwon
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
nutrition research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.506
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2005-6168
pISSN - 1976-1457
DOI - 10.4162/nrp.2022.16.s1.s57
Subject(s) - medicine , national health and nutrition examination survey , vitamin d and neurology , dietary reference intake , vitamin , environmental health , physiology , gerontology , nutrient , population , endocrinology , biology , ecology
Vitamin D is produced in the skin during sun exposure and is also ingested from foods. The role of vitamin D needs to be considered in the prevention and management of various diseases. Moreover, since the majority of Koreans spend their days indoors, becoming susceptible to the risk of vitamin D deficiency. The current study aims to prepare a basis for determining dietary reference intake of vitamin D in Korea, by reviewing the evidence against various diseases and risks.