A 70-year-old woman's family physician has recommended a vitamin D supplement. The woman states that she tries hard to take as few pills as possible and questions her physician on the rationale and necessity of the hormone. How can the physician most accurately reply to the client's concerns?
A) "Vitamin D can prevent osteoporosis by increasing the density of your bones."
B) "Vitamin D is important in order for your body to absorb the calcium that you consume in your diet."
C) "When your liver is unable to produce enough on its own, it's important to take vitamin D supplements to promote bone strength."
D) "Vitamin D slows down the rate that your body breaks down your bones."

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Vitamin D facilitates intestinal absorption of calcium. It does not directly increase bone density, and the liver does not independently produce vitamin D. Vitamin D does not decrease the rate of bone resorption.

A 70-Year-Old Woman's Family Physician Has Recommended a Vitamin D