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Bobroff, Linda B., and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo. 2014. “Facts about Vitamin D: FCS8640 FY207, Rev. 2 2014”. EDIS 2014 (1). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy207-2014.
Abstract
Vitamin D is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It helps put these minerals into bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D also helps keep the immune system functioning normally, so our bodies can resist some types of disease. This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentín-Oquendo, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2014.