Table 5.
Food sources of vitamin D (D2 + D3) contribution in the total U.S. diet, adults ≥51 years old (n = 4522; gender combined; daily intake data; NHANES 2011–2014; DFE = dietary folate equivalents; main food groups contributing <1.0% not reported; data are Day 1 intakes).
Main Food Group | Rank | % Vitamin D Contribution |
---|---|---|
Milk and Dairy | 1 | 40.06 |
Protein Foods | 2 | 30.95 |
Grains | 3 | 9.33 |
Mixed Dishes | 4 | 8.19 |
Beverages, Nonalcoholic | 5 | 5.71 |
Snacks and Sweets | 6 | 2.14 |
Vegetables | 7 | 1.56 |
Fats and Oils | 8 | 1.25 |