Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?
A) Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages,which increases risk for toxicity.
B) Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows.
C) The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form,which increases the risk for toxicity.
D) None of these responses are accurate.
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