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.
Information about Vitamin D. 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.