WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Bhavani K., Lally Hanna Luke*and Deepa C. Philip

ABSTRACT

Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly prevalent among housewives aged 25 and above, primarily due to reduced sun exposure and possibly elevated cholesterol levels. This deficiency has been linked to dyslipidemia, and housewives, who often have limited physical activity and sun exposure, face a heightened risk of both obesity and vitamin D deficiency. In this study, 30 housewives were assessed for blood serum levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), cholesterol-to-HDL ratio, and vitamin D. Following a one-month dietary intervention that included vitamin D-rich foods such as eggs, mushrooms, and cod liver oil, along with a recommended increase in physical activity, the participants' serum cholesterol and vitamin D levels were re-evaluated. Statistical analysis revealed no significant changes in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL, or vitamin D levels. However, there was a significant improvement in HDL levels and the cholesterol-to-HDL ratio. The findings underscore the importance of sun exposure and physical activity in preventing vitamin D deficiency and obesity, which are significant risk factors for various co morbidities.

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