People who live in northern latitudes may require supplemental calcium with vitamin D. Explain why

What will be an ideal response


Vitamin D is manufactured by the skin using sunlight and is needed for absorption of dietary calcium. People who live in the north where the winter months are severe may need supplemental vitamin D because of the decreased amount of sunlight exposure.

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