Vitamin D: Vitamin, Hormone, & Protector

Hour 1

1. Introduction
2. The History and Discovery of Vitamin D
3. Structure, Synthesis, and Conversion
4. Physiological Effects of Vitamin D
5. Cellular Growth, Proliferation and Renewal
6. Immune System

Hour 2

1. Cardiovascular
2. Pancreatic Function
3. Nervous System
4. Roadblocks to the production and action of Vitamin D
5. Defining Vitamin D Deficiency
6. Food Sources of Vitamin D

Hour 3

1. Recommendations for Supplementing Vitamin D
2. Correcting a Deficiency
3. Vitamin D Toxicity
4. Vitamin D Interactions
5. Summary & Conclusion
6. Examination

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the historical incidents that led to the discovery of vitamin D.
2. Recognize the synthesis and function of various forms of inactive and active vitamin D.
3. Describe the role that vitamin D may play in the physiological function of various systems.
4. List the current guidelines for supplementation of vitamin D.
5. List the blood levels that define the various categories of vitamin D deficiency and sufficiency.
6. Identify the best food sources of vitamin D.