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Influence of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral content, bone turnover markers, and fracture risk in South African school children

Expiry Date
: 21/09/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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A study assessed vitamin D's impact on bone mineral density and fracture risk in South African children, finding elevated vitamin D levels but no significant influence on bone health or fracture incidence.

Keywords: Cholecalciferol, fracture risk, parathyroid hormone, bone mineral content

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The educational aim of the article is to investigate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density and fracture risk in South African children.

Educational Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Insight into vitamin D's effect on bone density in South African children.
  2. Understanding its impact on bone turnover markers.
  3. Knowledge about fracture risk and vitamin D supplementation in this population.


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
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