Buy foods rich in vitamin D

Buy foods rich in vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that's stored in the fatty tissues of our body. It actually helps you absorb calcium; therefore, vitamin D is found in dairy foods just like calcium. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the maintenance of organ systems, including kidney function and bone formation. Try these tips for buying foods rich in vitamin D in this diet and health how-to video.

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Helps the body absorb calcium
Found in milk, oysters, & fortified cereals
Excessive vitamin D may lead to kidney stones

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Michelle Cooper has been a registered dietician for more than 10 years. She currently works for the state of North Carolina for the New Hanover County School District in the Child Nutrition Department as the supervising registered dietician on staff. She specializes in child nutrition, child fitness and overall child health. She enjoys her job because it allows her to be a pivotal piece of child development.

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