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Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Vitamin D Recommendations
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2010) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends that adults under age 50 get 400 - 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, and that adults age 50 and older get 800 - 1,000 IU of vitamin D every day. For certain high risk individuals, higher dosages may be needed.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report issued on November 30, 2010 recommends 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day for most healthy adults under age 71 and 800 IU for healthy people age 71 and older. The IOM report set the safe upper limit for daily intake to be 4,000 IU. NOF’s recommendations for daily intake remain higher than IOM’s but fall well within the margin of safety. The IOM report did not address the vitamin D requirements for those who need treatment. NOF strongly recommends that you consult your healthcare professional for your particular requirements.
NOF applauds IOM for their comprehensive review of the evidence supporting their recommendations for vitamin D intake.
To view NOF’s Bone Basics on vitamin D, please click here.
Please click here to view the entire IOM report.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a leading community-focused health organization, is dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.nof.org.
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation has named Barbara Hannah Grufferman as its first Bone Health Ambassador. In this newly-established role, Grufferman, a well-known advocate for healthy and positive living, will dedicate her time, talent and energy to raise awareness for osteoporosis and the importance of building strong bones for life.
Thanks to a generous gift from The Samuel J. & Ethel LeFrak Charitable Trust, the National Osteoporosis Foundation met its Generations of Strength fundraising goal one year early. NOF launched the Generations of Strength initiative in September 2011 with the goal of raising $2 million in two years to improve patient care for the most vulnerable – those who have broken bones due to osteoporosis – and to protect future generations from the disease.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, has named Claire Gill as its Senior Director of Marketing, Consumer and Corporate Outreach. Gill brings extensive experience in public relations and marketing communications to this newly-established role.
