Which of the Following Is NOT True About Supplement Use

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about supplement use in older adults?

• A) Older adults are more likely to take dietary supplements than younger adults.
• B) Older adults are more likely to take one or more medications and thus are at higher risk for interactions between supplements and medications.
• C) Vitamin B₁₂ supplements are recommended for older adults due to less absorption of this vitamin.
• D) Vitamin D supplements are recommended for older adults because they tend to synthesize less of this vitamin.
• E) Folic acid supplements are recommended for older adults to reduce neural tube defect risk.

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