A worker who stays inside a dark windowless factory all day complains of bone pain and weak teeth, even…
A worker who stays inside a dark windowless factory all day complains of bone pain and weak teeth, even though his daily meal includes milk and dairy products. What is the most likely cause of his problem?
Excessive loss of proteins through physical exertion
Inability to absorb calcium due to lack of Vitamin D from sunlight
Deficiency of Vitamin C preventing iron utilization
Destruction of calcium by atmospheric indoor humidity
Solution
Vitamin D is formed in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is indispensable for the body to absorb calcium from consumed food.