Vitamin D deficiency is manifested as: September 2005
Correct Answer: Rickets
Description: Ans. D: RicketsRickets, a childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones which can be caused by calcium or phosphorus deficiency as well as a lack of vitamin D.The dietary risk factors for rickets include abstaining from animal foods.Vitamin D deficiency remains the main cause of rickets among young infants in most countries, because breast milk is low in vitamin D and social customs and climatic conditions can prevent adequate UVB exposure.Osteomalacia, occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
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