Which of the following accurately describes vitamin D from the sun?

a. Sunscreens with an SPF of 8 or higher increase vitamin D synthesis.
b. Only about one-half of the world’s population relies on sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition.
c. Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity.
d. For someone living in Chicago, vitamin D stores from the summer months are usually sufficient to meet the needs during the winter.
e. Pigments in dark skins increase vitamin D synthesis.


Answer: C

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