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maychende · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Why have the recommendations for vitamin D recently become a controversial topic among experts?

Question 2

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:
a. avoid any snacks.
b. eliminate breakfast.
c. eat regularly.
d. have one large meal each day.
e. eat in response toexternal rather than internal cues.

Ahernandez18 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Originally, it was thought that vitamin D just helped the body absorb more calcium to strengthen the bones. Within cells, vitamin D interacts with the genes to modulate how the cells function or grow. More current research suggests that higher levels of vitamin D intake may help reduce the risks of some types of cancers and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D may also influence the function of the immune system in fighting infections and the development of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis.

Answer to Question 2

c