The first step to ensuring adequate intake of vitamins is to
a. use a daily multivitamin supplement.
b. increase fortification of key foods in the food supply.
c. target specific supplements for specific subgroups of the population.
d. ensure that the diet includes a variety of foods from all of the food groups.
D
The best way to ensure adequate intake of vitamins is to start with a diet that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups. Reliance on supplements and food fortification do not result in an overall optimal diet. Use of supplements by specific subgroups of the population may be a second step in ensuring dietary adequacy, but would not be the first step.
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