Why you’re now getting more vitamin D in your milk and margarine | story | Kids News

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Health Canada has introduced new rules to double the amount of vitamin D in certain foods like milk and margarine to ensure Canadians, especially teens, get enough of this essential nutrient. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is crucial for bone and teeth health, immune system function, muscle stamina, and brain health. As sunlight is less available in Canada during winter, these new regulations aim to help people maintain adequate vitamin D levels.

You’ll now be getting more vitamin D in your milk and margarine.
That’s because Health Canada introduced new rules to double the amount of the vitamin in certain foods.
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is a necessary nutrient to help build and maintain healthy bones, brains and bodies.
Keep reading to learn why it’s so important for tweens and teens.