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Which of the following is a research finding on vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
 
  a. Self-synthesis capacity is high.
  b. The skin's capacity to synthesize the vitamin is reduced.
  c. The presence of atrophic gastritis reduces bioavailability of the vitamin.
  d. Symptoms of deficiency include dermatitis and diminished taste acuity.
  e. Deficiency is rarely a problem.

Question 2

Adults aged 71 and older who engage in minimal outdoor activity need ____ micrograms of vitamin D daily.
 
  a. 15
  b. 20
  c. 25
  d. 30
  e. 35


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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