Everyone needs to have some sun exposure each day to produce enough vitamin D. To get enough vitamin D:
- Fair-skinned people need about 15 minutes of sunlight each day.
- Dark-skinned people need about 30 to 45 minutes each day.
Older adults who avoid the sun or use sunscreens may want to eat a variety of dairy products each day, or take daily vitamin D supplements to ensure they get adequate vitamin D.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | December 28, 2007 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 12/28/2007
© 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. For more information, click here. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed.
