Spread the D word – 2 page do-it-yourself guide for UK Nurses
A do-it-yourself drive to spread the D word
Elaine Cole reports on a nurse-led campaign that is raising awareness of vitamin D deficiency
Elaine Cole
Nursing Standard. 29, 46, 18-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.46.18.s21,
A community nursing team in Surrey led by Pauline Bigwood was recognised in the 2015 Nursing Standard Nurse Awards for an innovative campaign to increase vitamin D awareness among parents and clinicians. The aim of the campaign is to improve child health by implementing Department of Health recommendations for vitamin D supplementation.
Publisher both rents and sells the 2 page PDF
Unfortunately recommends 5X to 10X less vitamin D than others
| Recommends | Most other groups recommend | |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy | 400 IU | 3,000 – 8,000 IU |
| Infants < 6 months | 0? Similar to WHO |
400 IU |
| Infants (> 6 months) | 320 IU | 1600 IU |
| Elderly or get little sunshine |
400 IU | 4,000 IU |
Totally fails to mention increased need for vitamin D if darker skin, obese, etc, etc.