HEALTH MINUTE: WHY VITAMIN D IS CRITICAL IN THE COLD

It’s called “a nutrient of concern” in the CDC’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Vitamin D is a critical part of overall health and can be acquired through safe sun exposure but when it’s cold outside, experts say maintaining proper levels gets harder. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither has symptoms of vitamin D deficiency and tips on how to replenish this important nutrient even in winter.