The Main Reason That the Adequate Intake (AI)for Vitamin D

question 2

Multiple Choice

The main reason that the adequate intake (AI) for vitamin D increases in older adults is that

• A) their ability to absorb dietary vitamin D is diminished.
• B) conversion of vitamin D to its active forms is less efficient.
• C) their skin is less efficient in synthesizing vitamin D during sun exposure.
• D) they require more vitamin D than do younger adults to maintain bone health.

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