Inquiry into Life
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Chapter 11.4, Problem 3QTC
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The recommended dietary intake of vitamin D and its controversy.
Introduction:
The vitamin D is essential to maintain the bone health of the body. The vitamin D is mainly produced by the skin under the influence of sunlight. The vitamin D is also present in the dietary supplements such as egg, fish and meat. The other functions of vitamin D are maintaining the calcium concentration in the serum by absorbing them from the intestine.
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Inquiry into Life
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