What is a feature of vitamin D synthesis?
A) Tanning lamps and tanning booths do not stimulate vitamin D synthesis.
B) Sunscreens with sunburn protection factors of 2 and above prevent synthesis of vitamin D.
C) The ultraviolet rays of the sun are able to easily pierce heavy clouds and smog to promote vitamin D synthesis.
D) Dark-skinned people require longer sunlight exposure than light-skinned people to synthesize equivalent amounts of vitamin D.
Q. 2Describe the variations in insulin preparations available for the treatment of diabetes.
Q. 3What is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?
A) meat
B) fortified milk
C) fruits and vegetables
D) enriched breads and cereals
Q. 4Explain the relationship of body weight and type 2 diabetes.
Q. 5What is a feature of vitamin D?
A) The bioavailability of vitamin D from soy milk is low.
B) Lifeguards on southern beaches have increased risk for vitamin D toxicity.
C) Only about one-half of the world's population relies on sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition.
D) Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity.
Q. 6Discuss how the intakes of protein, carbohydrate, fat, sodium, and alcohol are modified for a patient with diabetes.
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