It is common for the elderly to have suboptimal vitamin D status or develop vitamin D deficiency due to all of the following EXCEPT:
a. inadequate exposure to sunlight.
b. wearing of lighter clothing to stay comfortable.
c. nutrient-drug interactions.
d. decreased skin synthesis capacity.
e. All of the above would be reasons why the elderly have vitamin D deficiencies.
b
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