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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical nutrition2025

Quantifying vitamin D intake among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

Belinda Neo, Dale Tilbrook, Noel Nannup, Alison Daly, Eleanor Dunlop, John Jacky, Carol Michie, Cindy Prior, Brad Farrant, Carrington C J Shepherd and 3 more

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Article in European journal of clinical nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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13 authors.

Belinda NeoCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3827-8078
Dale TilbrookMaalinup Aboriginal Gallery, Caversham, Western Australia, Australia.
Noel NannupThe Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Alison DalyCurtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.
Eleanor DunlopCurtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9139-015X
John JackyThe Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Carol MichieThe Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Cindy PriorThe Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Brad FarrantThe Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-0990
Carrington C J ShepherdCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0043-7053
Anita S LawrenceSchool of Agriculture and Food, and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0534-3072
Edoardo TescariMelbourne Data Analytics Platform, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1157-4897
Lucinda J BlackCurtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia. Lucinda.black@deakin.edu.au.

Funding

Department of Health | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) GNT1184788
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectiveVitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration < 50 nmol/L) is prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. Alternative to sun exposure (the primary source of vitamin D), vitamin D can also be obtained from food (e.g. fish, eggs, and meat) and supplements. However, the vitamin D intake of this population group is unknown. We aimed to provide the first quantification of vitamin D intake using nationally representative data from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

methodsWe used food consumption data collected in the 2012-2013 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (n = 4109) and vitamin D food composition data to quantify vitamin D intake by sex, age group, and remoteness of location. Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to assess the difference in vitamin D intake between sexes and remoteness of location.

resultsThe median (25th, 75th percentile) vitamin D intake among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged ≥ 2 years was 80 (45, 145) IU/day. Vitamin D intake was statistically significantly different between males and females (p = < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between vitamin D intake in non-remote and remote areas (p = 0.292).

conclusionsVitamin D intake among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is low. Food-based public health strategies guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and communities could be developed to promote higher vitamin D intake among this population.

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DietVitamin DAdolescentAdultAgedAustraliaAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesChildChild, PreschoolDietary SupplementsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysVitamin D Deficiency25-hydroxyvitamin DVitamin D

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