2450: Vitamin D and Muscle Strength

Healthy Women, Aged 65+

To determine the effect of vitamin D, which may improve muscle function and decrease, the risk of falling
Major Exclusions:	Type I diabetes Diuretics Hormone replacement therapy Coumadin Osteoporosis medications
Length of Study:	4-months	# of Visits:	3 visits (approx. 3hrs each)
Residency:	None	Study Diet	None
Payment:	$400	Can I Work?	Not on study days

Length of study
Total length of the study including resident stays and nonresident visits.
This does not mean you will be testing the entire time.
Residency
The length of time volunteers are required to stay overnight at the HNRCA. Residents have their own private room, bathroom, television, VCR, and phone during their stay.
Payment
The amount of reimbursement for travel and inconvenience.
Number of visits
Total number of nonresident visits.
Study diet
Indicates meals which will be provided by the HNRCA
Can I work?
Indicates if you will be able to work and if so, when.

For more information, please complete our Study Inquiry Form or call Volunteer Services at (800) 738-7555 and a Recruiter will return your call as soon as possible.

We appreciate your interest in our program and we hope to work with you in the future.

Thank you,

The Recruitment Office
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University