A recent survey found only 5% of Kiwis were aware of the significance of vitamin D to bone health.
Vitamin D is crucial to healthy bones as it enhances the absorption
of calcium. Few foods contain vitamin D, but our skin produces it when
exposed to sunlight. Over one-third of people questioned knew that
increasing calcium intake was important to reduce the risk of
osteoporosis and around a quarter knew that weight-bearing exercise was
important. Over 800 people took part in the survey carried out by AC
Nielsen for Osteoporosis New Zealand.
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