Vitamin DVitamin D is... 1. A fat-soluble vitamin. 2. Hard to obtain from food. 3. Provided by the Sun. It also... 1. Helps maintain a healthy immune system and regulate cell growth and activity. 2. Plays an important part in maintaining organ systems. 3. Promotes bone formation and vital to developing a strong skeletal system. 4. Is produced in the skin (brought on by the UV rays from sunlight) or consumed in food. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sources are... Fish such as cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel,tuna fish, sardines, margarine, egg, liver, and beef. Deficiency Diseases: 1. Rickets and 2. Indirectly causes osteoporosis since the vitamin is required to promote calcium absorption in the body. Vitamin Home ( Vitamin D )
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