Which of the Following Is a Feature of Vitamin D

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D?

• A)Toxicity from vitamin D may result from overexposure to the sun.
• B)Requirements are much higher in the elderly due to degenerative bone diseases.
• C)Fortification of milk with the vitamin is common in order to provide people with a reliable source.
• D)Absorption from most food sources is very poor, necessitating the enrichment of grain products.
• E)People who stay in the shade and wear long-sleeved clothing are 10 times as likely to develop vitamin D deficiency as those who rarely do so.

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