BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin D’s major function:
A
To prevent birth defects in unborn children
B
To keep the bones supplies with Calcium
C
To help the red blood cells absorb iron
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin D decreases bone loss and lowers the risk of fracture, especially in older men and women. Along with calcium, vitamin D also helps to prevent and treat osteoporosis. To absorb calcium efficiently, an adequate amount of vitamin D must be present. Vitamin D is normally made in the skin after exposure to sunlight.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nutrients for osteoporosis prevention Calcium and vitamin D work together to protect your bones-calcium helps build and maintain bones, while vitamin D helps your body effectively absorb calcium. So even if you’re taking in enough calcium, it could be going to waste if you’re deficient in vitamin D.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone. Also, laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Calcium keeps your bones and muscles-including your heart-healthy and strong. People who do not get enough calcium and vitamin D throughout life have an increased chance of having thin and brittle bones (osteoporosis) in their later years.

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