| BMC | Bone Mineral Content |
| BMD | Bone Mineral Density |
| DRI | Dietary Reference Intakes |
| IOM | Institute of Medicine |
| IU | International Units |
| NAM | National Academies of Medicine |
| NHANES | National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| NMA | National Medical Association |
| RDA | Recommended Dietary Allowance |
| UL | Upper Limit |
| WIC | Women, Infants, and Children |