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<p>Public Health England advice on vitamin D supplements recognises that in spring
and summer, the majority of the population get enough vitamin D through sunlight on
the skin and a healthy, balanced diet. The advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee
on Nutrition was unable to take account of skin synthesis of vitamin D.</p><p> </p><p>During
autumn and winter everyone will need to rely on dietary sources of vitamin D. Vitamin
D intake and status is measured through the United Kingdom National Diet and Nutrition
Survey rolling programme.</p><p> </p><p>Clear advice to the public continues to be
communicated via the NHS Choices website at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/"
target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/</a></p><p>
</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has produced guidance
on increasing vitamin D supplement use among population groups at risk of vitamin
D deficiency, which is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56"
target="_blank">https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56</a></p>
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