The nurse is providing education to a group of individuals at a community health program
The nurse asks the group, "Which of the following groups are most at risk for failure to meet vitamin D requirements?" Which responses made by the group demonstrate understanding? (Select all that apply.) a. Pregnant women
b. School-aged children
c. Elderly people
d. Adult men
e. Premenopausal women
B, C
The groups most at risk for failure to meet vitamin D requirements are the elderly and school-aged children. This is the result of inadequate intake of vitamin D–fortified milk and in-adequate sun exposure to make vitamin D.
These individuals are not at increased risk for vitamin D deficiency.
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