Most recommended levels of intake for vitamins and minerals do not change with aging. An exception to this is the recommended dietary allowances of vitamin D, which are higher in adults over age 50 years
What causes the body's need for vitamin D to increase over the age of 50 years? A) The ability to absorb calcium, which decreases with age
B) The potential risk for coronary heart disease, which uses vitamin D
C) The increased consumption of coffee and tea interferes with vitamin D synthesis
D) The ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight, which decreases with age
D
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An older adult needs increased supplements of vitamin D due to the ability to synthesize vitamin D on the skin from sunlight decreases with age.
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