Soft cover. Etat : New. Vitamin D deficiency has been one of the enigmatic micronutrient deficiencies considered earlier as essentially nonexistent except in countries closer to the north pole due to inadequate sunlight. But its extensive prevalence in India and several other sunlight adequate locations raises several questions starting right from validity of biomarkers, environmental pollution and modern lifestyles. Since dietary sources are minimal, supplementation and fortification become a way forward. Clarity even on these interventions is lacking with a multitude of recommendations from RDA levels to mega doses. ICRIER s effort to capture the scientific information available so far through extensive review of published work primarily in India as well as other countries is intended to prepare a guidance document for policy and further research. My compliments to the authors and all the contributors. Dr. B. Sesikeran Former Director, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Hyderabad The consequences of Vitamin D deficiency extend beyond rickets in children. Vitamin D strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, hypertension and common cancers. While the prevalence of the disease in India is well-known, there are limited efforts to address it as there is no comprehensive action plan to address Vitamin D deficiency. Some steps like milk and edible oil fortification, inclusion of Vitamin D in the essential medicines list and inclusion of the requirement and need for adequate sun exposure in the ICMR-NIN 2024 Dietary Guidelines for Indians have been initiated. However, there is a need for multiple initiatives with multiple partners to work synergistically together to drive efforts to overcome vitamin D deficiency in the country. It is commendable that ICRIER has worked towards developing a roadmap towards a Vitamin D Kuposhan Mukt Bharat . Dr. Seema Puri Senior Nutrition Consultant Former Professor, Department of Nutrition, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, India India Representative International Federation of Home Economics (2022) Member, South Asian Infant Feeding Research Network (SAIFRN). N� de r�f. du vendeur 159201

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