NYSTCE Health Education Exam Prep

Category - Personal Health and Fitness

Vitamin D aids in maintaining bone health by:
  1. Increasing estrogen levels
  2. Acting as a precursor for calcium
  3. Decreasing bone resorption
  4. Increasing calcium absorption
Explanation
Answer: D - Vitamin D aids in maintaining bone health by increasing calcium absorption from intestine. Additionally vitamin D increases bone resorption and maintains phosphate levels also needed for bone formation.
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