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1. LIVESTRONG: Vitamin D Survey

Nearly 75-percent of the US population is Vitamin D deficient. Experts say it is rarely possible to consume adequate amounts through the main dietary sources of Vitamin D, including wild-caught oily fish, fortified milk and baby formula, cereal and orange juice. In addition to inadequate bone development and excessive bone loss, studies indicate that the effects of a Vitamin D deficiency include an elevated risk of developing (and dying from) cancers of the colon, breast and prostate; high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease; osteoarthritis; and immune-system abnormalities that can result in infections and autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

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* 1. Prior to this, were you aware of the importance of Vitamin D levels?

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* 2. Have you had tests done to determine your current level of Vitamin D?

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* 3. Do you currently take a Vitamin D supplement?

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* 4. If no, based on this information, will you start taking a daily Vitamin D supplement?

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* 5. Do you wear sunscreen every day?

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* 6. Doctors recommend going outside in summer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., two or three times a week for 5 to 10 minutes, unprotected by sunscreen—except for the face, which should always be protected—with exposed legs and arms. Do you get the recommended amount of daily sun exposure?

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* 7. Are you concerned by the risks associated with Vitamin D deficiency?

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* 8. If yes, do you plan on taking the necessary actions to ensure you’re obtaining the appropriate levels?

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