Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D?
a. The bioavailability of vitamin D from soy milk is low
b. Lifeguards on southern beaches have increased risk for vitamin D toxicity
c. Most adults living in the southern United States need small amounts of dietary vitamin D
d. The average consumption in the United States does not meet the recommended intake
e. Taking vitamin D on an empty stomach improves absorption by as much as 50%.
ANS: D
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a. discredit the manufacturers of the product b. because of liability laws, you cannot say anything c. explain why it is not sound and give alternatives d. do nothing
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