• DOI:10.17576/JSM-2018-4708-19
Corpus ID: 105758237

Attitude of Asians to calcium and vitamin D rich foods and supplements: A systematic review

@article{Chan2018AttitudeOA,
  title={Attitude of Asians to calcium and vitamin D rich foods and supplements: A systematic review},
  author={Chin Yi Chan and N. Mohamed and Ima Nirwana Soelaiman and Chin Kok Yong},
  journal={Sains Malaysiana},
  year={2018},
  volume={47},
  pages={1801-1810}
}

Chin Yi Chan, N. Mohamed, +1 author Chin Kok Yong

Published 2018

Medicine

Sains Malaysiana

The prevalence of osteoporosis is increasing in Asian countries. Optimum calcium intake and vitamin D level are important to prevent osteoporosis. The attitude of the society towards calcium food sources and supplements, as well as sun exposure, influence their bone health practices. This review aimed to summarize the current literature on the attitude of Asians on calcium and vitamin D rich foods and supplements to understand the barriers among the Asians in achieving adequate calcium intake… CONTINUE READING

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