Which of the Following Accurately Describes Vitamin D from the Sun

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes vitamin D from the sun? 

• A) Sunscreens with an SPF of 8 or higher increase vitamin D synthesis. 
• B) Only about one-half of the world's population relies on sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition. 
• C) Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity. 
• D) For someone living in Chicago, vitamin D stores from the summer months are usually sufficient to meet the needs during the winter. 
• E) Pigments in dark skins increase vitamin D synthesis.

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