Wednesday, Nov. 2 is World Vitamin D Day and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is taking the opportunity to remind the public about the nutrient’s importance in overall health and quality of life. In the recent release of CRN Foundation’s Health Care Savings Report, there is an entire chapter outlining how regular consumption of Vitamin can play a role in overall health outcomes and reducing health care costs.

CRN’s Andrea Wong, PhD, senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, commented that “Vitamin D’s role, together with calcium, in bone health is well-supported by scientific research. FDA has recognized this evidence and authorized a health claim for foods and dietary supplements indicating that adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life, as part of a healthful diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.”

For more information, visit www.crnusa.org.