Which of the following is FALSE about vitamin D supplements Vitamin D reduces risk of cancer Vitamin D increases risk of cardiovascular disease it is easy to absorb Vitamin D from supplements
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Which of the following statements about vitamin D's role in the body is FALSE? a. Gene activity that regulates cell growth is enhanced or suppressed. b. It may protect against hypertension, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes. c. Adequate intake slows the progression of Parkinson's disease. d. Evidence shows supplementation has health benefits beyond correcting deficiencies. e. It signals cells of the immune system to defend against infectious diseases.
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Which of the following is FALSE of vitamin D: a) Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of cancer and diabetes. b) Vitamin D enters the body in an inactive "prohormone" form. c) Metabolism of vitamin D is affected by blood calcium levels. d) Skin color and sunscreen use do not affect vitamin D activation. e) Vitamin D is added to many foods, especially milk, since it is difficult to get enough from food.
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