Deficiency of which vitamin lowers the rate of calcium absorption from the food?

The correct answer is Vitamin D.

Explanation:

• Vitamins help in protecting our bodies against diseases. Vitamins also help in keeping our eyes, bones, teeth, and gums healthy.
• Our body needs all types of vitamins in small quantities. 
• Vitamins help in protecting our bodies against diseases.
• Long-term deficiency of one or more nutrients in our diet may result in certain diseases or disorders.
• Vitamin D helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth. 
• Vitamin D is required for calcium absorption.  Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D.
• When you don't get enough vitamin D, your body's calcium absorption lowers. This usually occurs if you are malnourished or do not get enough sun exposure.
• Our body also prepares Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight. Nowadays, insufficient exposure to sunlight is causing Vitamin D deficiency in many people.

Additional Information

Key Points

• Vitamins were first discovered by FG Hopkins.
• The term Vitamin was coined by C Funk.
• There are two types of Vitamins:
  • Fat-Soluble- Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
  • Water-Soluble - Vitamin B and C.
• Natural sources of Vitamin D are - Sunlight, fish, eggs, and mushrooms.