Research Showcase Abstracts
Explore abstracts from CFDR’s annual research showcase at the DC Conference.
Year
2014
Language
English
Title
Foods specially fortified with Vitamin D preserve winter-time status and BMD in elderly men
Objective(s)/Process or Summary of Content
Isabelle Germain PhD(c) MSc RD, Ste-Anne’s Hospital evaluated the impact of vitamin D supplementation in senior men, as well as the men’s acceptance of foods fortified with vitamin D.
Conclusions(s)/Recommendations
This research has provided new insight on potential impact of optimized vitamin D status on bone health in elderly men
The use of fortified foods was well accepted and created new alternatives to the elderly population in long-term care facilities and perhaps for community dwelling elders.
The use of fortified foods was well accepted and created new alternatives to the elderly population in long-term care facilities and perhaps for community dwelling elders.