KL is a 72-year-old African American female living in a long-term care facility close to the Canadian border. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements and eating lots of cheese. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Height: 5'8" Weight: 210 pounds What is the recommended daily amount of vitamin D for KL,
given her age and according to the NOF guidelines?
a. 500-600 IU
b. 800-1,000 IU
c. 1,100-1,200 IU
d. 1,200-1,500 IU
e. 1,500-1,800 IU
b
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