Vitamin D deficiencies seem to be more prevalent in the US among both adults and children. Why do you think these deficiencies are on the rise? Are there ways to naturally increase vitamin D in human systems? Is supplements of vitamin D a good idea? Why or why not. Offer some ways to maintain healthy vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D deficiencies seem to be more prevalent in the US among both adults and children. Why do you think these deficiencies are on the rise? Are there ways to naturally increase vitamin D in human systems? Is supplements of vitamin D a good idea? Why or why not. Offer some ways to maintain healthy vitamin D levels.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter8: The Vitamins

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