[Fortification of food with vitamin D is not a reasonable approach to fracture prophylaxis].
Since the Dutch population has a high calcium intake, the impact of increasing vitamin-D levels is likely to be small. In population studies, vitamin-D supplementation was not shown to prevent fractures. Groups at risk for vitamin-D deficiency differ considerably with regard to dietary habits and attitudes toward measures of prevention. General food enrichment is not warranted; individual supplementation may be effective.
Elders
P J M
PJ
pelders@it-smartcare.nl
D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003611:Dairy Products; D005527:Food, Fortified; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D014807:Vitamin D