Association between dietary vitamin D and calcium intakes and bone health outcomes in UK African-Caribbean women

Despite this, no detriment to bone health was seen, however it may be premature to see the effects of poor vitamin D and calcium intake, due to the young age of participants. Given this population is at high risk of vitamin D deficiency due to possessing a darker skin type and living at a high latitude with low sun exposure, it is important to follow up and carry out further analysis on UVB exposure and serum 25(OH)D (1). Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (2016) SACN Vitamin D and health report (2016) [online] Available: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/537616/SACN_Vitamin_D_and_Health_report.pdf.