Organizations need to be clear about their target populations and know the demographics of their constituencies in comparison to the larger community. For example, a target population could be all of the people in an organization's local community, everyone in the state, or people living at or below the poverty level within a given community. After clearly defining its constituency, an organization can evaluate whether or not it serves all racial/ethnic groups within that constituency proportionately.
For bone health, an adequate intake of vitamin D is no less important than calcium. Vitamin D is found in milk and vitamin supplements, and it can be made by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight in the summertime. But not all sunlight is created equal.
1 Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. 2  This means that your body can store extra amounts of vitamin D. 3  It is important to get enough vitamin D from your diet because it helps our bodies absorb and use calcium and phosphorous for strong bones and teeth.