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OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

HELP!

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

@simplymarie_x

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

I'm here :)

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

Ok hold on il post kk

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

okie dokie

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

article: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/77/6/1478.full.pdf ill post the questions in a bit

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

Which of the following factors increases the synthesis of vitamin D by the skin? lllness that requires bed rest Use of sunscreen with SPF >8 Working outdoors Geographic location north of 42ÂșN

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

Working outdoors bc of sunlight

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

ok

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

Compared to people with fair skin, individuals with dark skin pigmentation require ______ sun exposure to synthesize adequate vitamin D. more less the same

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

more

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

its not less

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

It's more bc the article says " In addition, darker-pigmented persons and Asians have a higher prevalence of vitamin D insuffi- ciency because their skin is unable to produce vitamin D"

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

Which of the following conditions does NOT limit vitamin D absorption from the small intestine? pancreatic cancer osteoporosis liver disease cystic fibrosis

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

I'm not sure about that one. I can't find it anywhere in the article.

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

oh;( can u try again

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

Hang on

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

I'd go with osteoporosis.

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

really

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and children, starting shortly after birth, have a minimum daily intake of 400 IU of vitamin D. Infants are likely to require supplemental vitamin D because infants consume large quantities of infant formula. infants have poor intestinal absorption of vitamin D. breast milk is a poor source of vitamin D. social customs expose infants to too much sun.

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

I'd say C

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

its correct .

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

hlloo

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

@simplymarie_x

OpenStudy (beauty18dd):

@simplymarie_x

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