Which of the following is not a cause of vitamin D deficiency?
  1. decreased dietary intake
  2. malabsorption
  3. increased phosphate intake
  4. decreased sunlight exposure
Explanation
Answer: C - Increased phosphate intake is not a cause of vitamin D deficiency; the opposite is true. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to numerous diseases of the bone, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
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