Video Podcasts

Overview:
Vitamin D plays an important role in protecting our bones and many vital organs. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other serious health problems. In this program, we discuss the role of Vitamin D in protecting us from disease. In part-two, you will learn the latest in diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• What is Vitamin D?
• Role of Sun exposure for Vitamin D
• Risks from Vitamin D deficiency
• Foods with Vitamin D
• Sunscreen vs. Vitamin D needs
• Vitamin Supplements
• Illnesses associated with Vitamin D deficiency

Guest:
Dr. Elizabeth Streeten, a endocrinologist, medical geneticist and director of the bone and mineral health program at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she is co-director of the Adult Genetics Clinic. Dr. Streeten is also an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• Osteoporosis: Ways to Reduce Your Risk
• Outpatient Osteoporosis Clinic
• Inpatient Osteoporosis Program
• Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today