Glossary

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D can be made in the body with exposure to sunlight. Fortified foods and beverages such as milk, breakfast cereals and certain juices also contain vitamin D.
Ref: 122757/2006-10-01

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Vita (Vita (Mehrzahl: Viten))
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Vitamine, deer, denser

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