Important Nutrients and Nutrient Deficiencies

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  1. 4. A Vitamin D or Calcium deficiency in adults. That also results in a softening of the bones.
  2. 5. A Vitamin D, Phosphate, or Calcium deficiency in children. Results in a softening of the bones.
  3. 6. An essential nutrient for bones. It can be found in foods like milk, kale, and broccoli.
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  1. 1. A Calcium deficiency that causes the bones to become less dense but they become thin and brittle.
  2. 2. A nutrient that also keeps bones strong. This nutrient is found in foods like kale, avocado, seeds, and nuts.
  3. 3. D A nutrient that helps bones with calcium absorption. Foods with high amounts of Vitamin D include fatty fish, butter, eggs, and fortified milk.