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1.	Why is vitamin D necessary for the body? Name a few sources of vitamin D.
Answer» Vitamin D is necessary for strong teeth and bones. Deficiency results in Rickets. The sources of Vitamin D are Sun’s rays, egg yolk, fish oil, etc.

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