Abstract
Low vitamin D intake and status have been reported worldwide and manystudies have suggested that this low status may be involved in the development of several chronic diseases. There are a limited number of natural dietary sources of vitamin D leading to a real need for alternatives to improve dietary intake. Enhancement of foods with vitamin D is a possible mode for ensuring increased consumption and thus improved vitamin D status. The present review examines studies investigating effects of vitamin D enhanced foods in humans and the feasibility of the approach is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1023-1041 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Nutrients |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 25(OH)D
- Enhanced foods
- Fortification
- Vitamin D
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics