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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase vitamin D consumption by people aged 2 years and over — NWS‑15

Status: Improving

  
Improving
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Most Recent Data:
17.7 micrograms (µg) (2017-20) *

Target:
18.8 µg 1  *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
15.7 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D from food and dietary supplements was the mean total daily intake by persons aged 2 years and over in 2013-16 2 *

*  Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Increase the consumption of vitamin D by persons aged 2 years and over

Target-Setting Method
Percent improvement

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is important for healthy bones. People who get enough vitamin D and calcium may also have a lower risk for osteoporosis. But many people in the United States don’t get enough vitamin D. Eating foods with added vitamin D and taking supplements can help people get enough vitamin D. Encouraging people to use the Nutrition Facts label can also help them track their consumption of vitamin D.

Topic:  Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Workgroup: Nutrition and Weight Status Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.