2018
DOI: 10.29252/nfsr.5.1.9
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Hypovitaminosis D in Adults Living in a Sunny City: Relation to Some Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, National Food and Nutrition Surveillance

Abstract: A B S T R A C T Background and Objectives:Reports indicate that hypovitaminosis D is extremely common worldwide and is reemerging as a major health problem globally. In the present study, the main objectives were: 1) to examine whether healthy men and women living in Ahvaz have adequate vitamin D status; 2) to assess association between vitamin D status and some cardiometabolic risk factors. Materials and Methods: Conclusions:We found high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in apparently healthy adults in Ahvaz,… Show more

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“…The study protocol has been comprehensively described elsewhere [ 28 ]. This was a double-blind clinical trial.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The study protocol has been comprehensively described elsewhere [ 28 ]. This was a double-blind clinical trial.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Blood pressure was measured while the subject was in a sitting position and after at least five minutes rest. In this study, the mean of two measurements was considered as the subject’s blood pressure value (mmHg) [ 28 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Though sun generously donates its warmth and UV rays to many parts of the world, poor vitamin D status is a global problem, surprisingly even in sunny areas. [4] Sun exposure behaviors, type of clothing, use of sunscreens, air pollution, and indoor living are among the determinant factors. [5] It is expected that athletes, as a part of general population, are affected by some degrees of vitamin D deficiency (VDD).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%