BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight and helps bones?
A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin B
C
Vitamin C
D
Vitamin D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Both types are good for bone health. Vitamin D supplements can be taken with or without food and the full amount can be taken at one time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children and adults alike should eat Vitamin D-rich foods, such as milk and fish, and take Vitamin D supplements to enjoy good bone health.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sunlight Builds Stronger Bones Vitamin D is the essential component of your bones because, without vitamin D, your body can’t absorb calcium, which is essential for good health. Only 30 minutes of sunlight is enough to make your bones stronger, healthier and infection-free.

Detailed explanation-5: -Canned sardines are a good source of vitamin D as well. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving provides 193 IU or 24% of the DV ( 8 ). Other types of fatty fish are also good vitamin D sources. Halibut and mackerel provide 190 IU and 643 IU per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving, respectively ( 9, 10 ).

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