A prototype of the map was showcased as a round table following the IOF’s 2010 regional conference in Singapore, and involved the analysis and calibration of around 900 data points from nearly 200 publications.
“The result clearly shows that the vitamin D status of many population groups around the world does not meet experts’ recommendations,” said Dr Manfred Eggersdorfer, VP of DSM’s Nutrition Science & Advocacy group.
The U.S. Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently announced updated Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for vitamin D that tripled the recommended daily allowance across all groups, except those over 50 years of age, for whom the updated allowance increased by 200 IU. Upper intake levels were also raised for all groups. While deemed conservative in light of the latest science and experts’ recommendations, the IOM’s effort has been commended by the IOF and DSM as a step in the right direction to reduce the burden of vitamin D deficiency.