Many people assume that calcium and vitamin D are the only 2 nutrients that are essential to bone health, so they focus on getting enough of these 2 nutrients. List any 3 other nutrients that are important for bone health and describe how they function in the body
Vitamins A, K, and C as well as magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids are also important for bone health. Vitamin A is needed for adequate bone remodeling to maintain the strength of the bones. Vitamin K, which tends to be found in the same green leafy vegetables that contain calcium, is necessary for the production of a key bone protein. Vitamin C, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids are needed for maintaining bone density. Magnesium may also help to maintain bone mineral density since it influences calcium use in the body.
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