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In Practice - Vitamin D - P3B

Understand the different sources of vitamin D and the government guidelines for vitamin D supplementation.

The government advises that adults and children over four years should consider taking a vitamin D supplement during autumn and winter,* but what is vitamin D and why is it so important?

Complete this module to find out more about:

  • The different sources of vitamin D

  • The government guidelines for vitamin D supplementation

  • The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency and when to refer.

* See next page for the full government vitamin D recommendations.

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