The risk for vitamin D deficiency increases with advancing age for all of the following reasons except reduced

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Absorption of dietary vitamin D does not necessarily decrease with age. The other factors listed, such as reduced exposure to sunlight, decreased milk intake, and reduced activation by the kidneys, are more directly associated with increased risk of vitamin D deficiency in older adults.

The Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency Increases with Advancing Age