Lifestyle behaviors that increase vitamin C requirements include

a. shift work.
b. vegan diet.
c. high fat intake.
d. smoking cigarettes.


D
Smokers require more vitamin C than nonsmokers. Shift work, vegan diet, and fat intake do not affect vitamin C needs.

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