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Did you know the amount of vitamin D in some foods is changing?

This info is presented by dietitian @SueMahRD in partnership with Canadian Food Focus @CdnFoodFocus.

We need between 15-20 micrograms (600-800 IU) of vitamin D every day. But many people in Canada are not getting enough. To help prevent deficiency, Health Canada published new regulations for vitamin D fortification in foods.

Cow’s milk: By December 31, 2025, cow’s milk must contain 2 micrograms of vitamin D per 100 mL, which adds up to 5 micrograms (200 IU) of vitamin D per cup. This is about double the amount of vitamin D previously added to these products. Adding vitamin D to milk is mandatory in Canada (mandatory fortification). 

Goat’s milk and fortified plant-based beverages: Adding vitamin D to these beverages is not mandatory. If food companies wish to add vitamin D to these beverages, the amount of vitamin D that can be added has also increased to 5 micrograms (200 IU) of vitamin D per cup – the same amount found in cow’s milk. 

Yogurt, yogurt drinks and kefir: Food companies may also voluntarily add more vitamin D to yogurt, yogurt drinks and kefir made from dairy products. The allowable amounts vary, so check the labels to see how much vitamin D the product contains.

Go to CanadianFoodFocus.org to learn more about vitamin D fortification.

Note: Products shown are not sponsored and are used for educational purposes only.

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Video description: Sue is holding a carton of milk and a carton of yogurt. Sue is unpacking groceries including milk, fortified soy beverage and yogurt. A carton of cow’s milk and the Nutrition Facts Table for milk with a red arrow pointing to 5 micrograms of vitamin D. A carton of goat’s milk and fortified almond beverage, both showing the Nutrition Facts Table with 5 micrograms of vitamin D per cup. Pan shot of the yogurt aisle, yogurt drinks and kefir. Sue is holding a yogurt drink and showing the nutrition information on the label.

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