It Is Common for the Elderly to Have Suboptimal Vitamin

question 46

Multiple Choice

It is common for the elderly to have suboptimal vitamin D status or develop vitamin D deficiency due to all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)inadequate exposure to sunlight.
• B)wearing of lighter clothing to stay comfortable.
• C)nutrient-drug interactions.
• D)decreased skin synthesis capacity.
• E)All of the above would be reasons why the elderly have vitamin D deficiencies.

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