Dental hygienists should advocate that fortified foods and vitamin supplements be used judiciously because chronic use in excess of the RDA can result in severe,life-threatening liver damage.

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Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.The most common reason for toxicity from supplements and fortified products is prolonged intake of excessive amounts.For example,an infant given a commercial formula and a vitamin supplement can easily ingest vitamin D well above the adequate intake level.Dental hygienist should discourage patients from taking more than the RDA in over-the-counter vitamin preparations or supplements unless advised to do so by a health care provider or registered dietitian.

Dental Hygienists Should Advocate That Fortified Foods and Vitamin Supplements