Which of the Following Is False About Vitamin D Deficiency

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about Vitamin D deficiency?

• A)This nutritional deficiency is caused primarily by lack of exposure to sunlight.
• B)Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of schizophrenia.
• C)The majority of teens and adults in the U.S. are deficient in Vitamin D.
• D)The use of sunscreen does not contribute to Vitamin D deficiency.

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