Which of the following statements is true?

A. In children, vitamin A deficiency is called rickets.
B. Retinol is found only in plant foods.
C. Certain carotenoids are precursors for preformed vitamin A.
D. Vitamin A is necessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption.


Answer: C

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