Which of the following practices would decrease your risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency?
A) Put on sunscreen before exposing your skin to sunlight.
B) Expose your skin to sunlight before 10:00 AM and after 3:00 PM.
C) Consume a diet that provides at least 600 IU of vitamin D per day.
D) Consume at least four glasses of fluoridated water each day.

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Consuming a diet that provides at least 600 IU of vitamin D per day would decrease the risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Sunscreen inhibits the production of vitamin D in the skin, so option A would not help to decrease the risk. Option B suggests exposing the skin to sunlight, which would increase the production of vitamin D, but it is important to note that excessive exposure to sunlight can increase the risk of skin cancer. Option D mentions fluoridated water, which does not have any direct impact on vitamin D levels.

Which of the Following Practices Would Decrease Your Risk of Developing