Why is vitamin d a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

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Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages, which increases risk for toxicity.
Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows.
The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form, which increases the risk for toxicity.
None of these responses are accurate.

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