Health Bulletin
Obese teens lack vitamin D
Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds. Vitamin D is produced by the skin in response to exposure to sunlight. Association between obesity and low vitamin D status is indirect, possibly due to obese individuals having fewer outdoor activities. The vitamin is also found in certain foods, including eggs, fish and fortified foods such as dairy products and breakfast cereals.
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