Association of Sun Exposure, Skin Colour and Body Mass Index with Vitamin D Status in Individuals Who Are Morbidly Obese

Association of Sun Exposure, Skin Colour and Body Mass Index with Vitamin D Status in Individuals Who Are Morbidly Obese

Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue, particularly in obese populations, and is tested by assessing serum 25(OH)D concentrations. This study aimed to identify factors that contribute to the vitamin D status in fifty morbidly obese individuals recruited prior to bariatric surgery. Data collected in...

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Main Authors: Clare F. Dix, Judith D. Bauer, Ian Martin, Sharon Rochester, Briony Duarte Romero, Johannes B. Prins, Olivia R. L. Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
morbid obesity
sun exposure
skin colour
biomarkers
micronutrients
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/10/1094

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