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Rickets is caused by a vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency,

It leading to soft and weak bones.

It primarily affects children.

It causing bone deformities and growth delays.

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• A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins.
• Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the body along with dietary fats.
• They are present in foods that contain fats.
• The body stores these vitamins in the liver and fat tissue when they are not in use. 
• Megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic.

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• Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins.
• Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the body along with dietary fats.
• They are present in foods that contain fats.
• The body stores these vitamins in the liver and fat tissue when they are not in use. 
• Megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic.

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Fruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Vitamins: A, C, K, E, B vitamins (especially Folate).

Minerals: Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium.

Fiber: Aids in healthy digestion and keeps you feeling full.

Antioxidants: Carotenoids, polyphenols, and chlorophyll fight cell damage. 

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Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D.

It causes hypercalcemia and renal failure.

Daily Vitamin D requirement is 200–600 IU.

While skin produces up to 10,000 IU after full UV exposure.

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• Exposure to sunlight triggers the production of vitamin D in the skin.
• Specifically, ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun interact with a compound called 7-dehydrocholesterol, converting it into vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
• Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune system regulation.

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The human hand has 27 bones:

the carpals or wrist accounts for 8

the metacarpals or palm contain five

the remaining fourteen are digital bones; fingers and thumb.

while 

The number of bones in a human skull is 22

300 bones are there in a newly born infant.