chapter 11 case study low serum vitamin D

Joanne has taken a multivitamin supplement everyday that provides 5,000 IU of vitamin A what is the UL for vitamin A in UIs/day

10000

because Joanne is concerned about skin cancer she uses a sunscreen when she's outside. At what SPF level will sunscreen start to interfere with vitamin D synthesis

8

Jo-Ann's low serum vitamin D levels and low dietary vitamin D intake indicate that she is vitamin D deficient. She needs a vitamin D supplement to raise the blood vitamin D levels and to lower the risk of Falls. Based upon her vitamin D RDA, what supplement does should she take daily

800 IU/ day

since she is on a blood thinner, Joanne has been warned about her intake of foods rich in vitamin K. Which of the following food groups is rich in vitamin K?

dark green leafy vegetables

of the food's Joanne eats, which is the best source of vitamin D

fortified milk

what features of Jo-Ann's diet and supplement use might explain why she now has osteoporosis

her low vitamin D and calcium intakes and her history of taking a multivitamin pill containing 5000 IU vitamin A per day can lead to the development of osteoporosis

which of the following is not known to promote vitamin D deficiency in the elderly

reduce absorption of vitamin D

if Joanne wants to increase her intake of vitamin A which of the following Foods would be best?

sweet potatoes