Can weight loss increase vitamin D levels?

Carlos Rios, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

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If obesity is linked to a vitamin D deficiency, can losing weight help correct it? In this WisePatient video, internist Carlos Rios, MD, of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses the link between weight and vitamin D levels.

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Nutrition and Weight Loss

You've probably heard 'you are what you eat' at least a hundred times, but next time you do, don't dismiss it. Nutrition and weight loss are inextricably linked and without the proper diet plan, it won't matter how much exercise you do. Some foods, like hemp seeds, cinnamon and curry leaves are nutrient-dense and can help bust belly fat, while other seemingly healthier choices like 100-calorie bags of chips and boxed granola bars can sabotage weight loss. The key is to arm yourself with information and the questions below can help.

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