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What a vegetarion man should eat to fulfil deficiency of vit d?
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Take pill.: Salmon has a high amount of vitamin d but a vegetarian should take vitamin d pills to assure adequate intake. Alternatively 15 minutes of sunshine three times a week in a bathing suit provides adequate d.
Answered 2/18/2013
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