Sedentary behavior is associated with lower serum concentrations of vitamin D in Brazilian children

•It was found a high prevalence of inadequate serum vitamin D in children, even in the case of a tropical country.•Vitamin D intake was below the recommendation, thus underscoring the importance of encouraging children to eat source foods.•Modifiable behavioral factors associated with lower serum vi...

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Published in:Public health (London) 2017-11, Vol.152, p.75-78
Main Authors: Milagres, L.C., Rocha, N.P., Albuquerque, F.M., Castro, A.P.P., Filgueiras, M.S., Pessoa, M.C., Gouveia Peluzio, M.C., Novaes, J.F.
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Language:English
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25(OH)D
Child
Sedentary lifestyle
Vitamin D
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Summary:•It was found a high prevalence of inadequate serum vitamin D in children, even in the case of a tropical country.•Vitamin D intake was below the recommendation, thus underscoring the importance of encouraging children to eat source foods.•Modifiable behavioral factors associated with lower serum vitamin D were the highest screen time and less sun exposure.•Darker skin color and winter also contributed to reduce serum concentrations of vitamin D.
ISSN:0033-3506
1476-5616
DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2017.07.021