The people who live in areas where volcanic eruptions are fairly common may be at increased risk for developing a vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin might be a public health concern in these areas and why?
Many environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors can influence how much vitamin D you make endogenously. People who live in an area with persistent volcanic ash or overcast skies may require either more sun exposure to synthesize adequate amounts of vitamin D or a diet that provides adequate amounts of the few foods that contain vitamin D, for example, egg yolks, butter, whole milk, fatty fish, and mushrooms.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The bioavailability of a mineral can be affected by the body's need for the mineral.
a. True b. False
Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to
A. detoxification. B. emulsification. C. denaturation. D. esterification.
Zoe recently found out she is pregnant. Which vitamin is particularly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Riboflavin B. Vitamin K C. Vitamin D D. Folate