All of the following are characteristics of vitamin B12 nutrition in older people except
A) the RDA is the same as for younger adults.
B) older adults are advised to obtain most of their vitamin B12 from fortified foods and supplements.
C) up to 30% of those over 50 years of age are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to atrophic gastritis.
D) the DRI Committee recommends that older people increase their meat intake to provide adequate vitamin B12.
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