Calcium and Vitamin D - 12/2022

This handout explains the nutrients calcium and vitamin D, and why they are needed by the body. It includes tables of daily requirements and the calcium and vitamin D content of certain foods. It also offers tips for choosing and taking a supplement. Authored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, this information is made available to UWMC clinicians by agreement between Fred Hutch and UWMC, as a service to the patients who visit both health care facilities.