Which of the following vitamins helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth?

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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jun, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Vitamin D.

Key Points

Vitamin D:-
- Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in calcium absorption and bone health.
- It helps to transport calcium from the intestines to the bloodstream and into the bones.
- Vitamin D also helps to produce osteocalcin, a protein that helps to build and maintain strong bones.
- Vitamin D helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth.
- Good sources of vitamin D include sunlight, fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, eggs, and fortified milk and cereals. It is also possible to take a vitamin D supplement.

Additional Information

Vitamins	Functions	Deficiency	Food source
Vitamin A (Retinol)	Night vision, cell growth, immunity, and fetal development.	Night blindness, dry cornea, dry skin, etc.	Green leafy vegetables, yellow-red fruits, carrots, dairy products, egg yolk, etc.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	Tissue repairs, growth, bone, and cartilage formation.	Scurvy, gum bleeding, weakness, etc.	Citrus fruits, tomatoes, cabbage, etc.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)	Prevents certain compounds from being oxidized, maintains healthy skin and eyes, etc.	Anemia, vision problems, loss of body movements, etc.	Vegetable oil, nuts, beans, etc.