Emirati Adults Have a Higher Overall Knowledge on Vitamin D Compared to Tourists

Frontiers in Psychology

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Ahlam Saleh¹  Jawaher Saeed Alhadhrami¹  Maei Saeed Al Ramahi¹  Halima Ali Albloushi¹  Rafiq Hijazi²  Myriam Abboud¹  Dimitrios Papandreou¹ 

[1] Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Department of Math, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

关键词: knowledge;    vitamin D;    calcium;    physical activity;    nutrition;    Emiratis;    tourists;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01022

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Objectives In the last decade, vitamin D deficiency has become a major global issue. One of the main functions of vitamin D is the proper absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal track. Optimal vitamin D levels are mandatory for adequate calcium absorption and bone health. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of vitamin D, calcium, and physical activity among Emirati and tourist adults in Abu Dhabi.

【 授权许可】

CC BY