date:Dec 18, 2012
Low levels of vitamin D have also been associated with osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis and mental health issues.
Fortification of food and milk
Launching its campaign to tackle vitamin D deficiency last week (December 14), the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) recommended further research into the action that could be taken by the food industry.
It said the fortification of food and milk with vitamin D was already taking place in several countries