Healthy, light-skinned individuals can make sufficient vitamin D to meet the body's needs with about ________ of sun exposure on their face, arms, and hands 2 or 3 times per week.

A. 5 minutes
B. 2 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 10 minutes


Answer: C

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