Young children with vitamin D deficiency have trouble in absorbing which of the following minerals ?
Calcium and Phosphorus
Iron and Sodium
Sodium and Potassium
Zinc and Iron
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
– These minerals are crucial for bone mineralization and overall bone health.
– In children, a deficiency in vitamin D leads to inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus, resulting in rickets, a condition characterized by soft and weak bones, bone deformities, and impaired growth.
– Iron is essential for red blood cell formation, and its absorption is primarily influenced by factors like Vitamin C.
– Sodium and Potassium are important electrolytes, and their balance is regulated by the kidneys and other hormones, not directly by Vitamin D absorption.
– Zinc is involved in various metabolic processes, and its absorption is not directly dependent on Vitamin D.