Vitamin D and Calcium Diet
Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition) #VITAMIN D#AND#CALCIUM#RICH#FOODS Calcium/Vitamin D: Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D helps to prevent the loss of bone density. Lack of vitamin D prevents calcium absorption, which can lead to brittle bones and an increased risk for fractures. This condition is especially dangerous in person with PD, where falls are more common because of gait and balance impairment. Calcium can be obtain through low fat dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt or soy milk, while vitamin D can be achieved through exposure to sunlight and by consuming fortified products like cereals and bread. #VITAMIN D#RICH#FOODS: A daily exposure of 5-15 minutes provides the necessary Vitamin D required by an individual. But there are very few food sources that provide Vitamin D. They are: · FISH-preferably fatty fish eg: salmon, sardines, mackerel. ...