Practice mode Food Technology

What does a deficiency of vitamin D cause in humans?

Correct answer D. All the above

Explanation

Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium and phosphate, so a shortage leads to rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults and general loss of bone mineral.

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