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NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 8 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 8

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Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?

AVitamin A

BVitamin B12

CVitamin C

DVitamin D

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Suggested Answer: D

Vitamin D is essential for the body's ability to absorb calcium from the diet. It promotes the absorption of calcium in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D is obtained from exposure to sunlight, dietary sources (such as fatty fish, fortified dairy products, and eggs), and supplements. It is converted in the skin to its active form, calcitriol, which facilitates calcium absorption in the intestines.

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Janella

9 months ago

I think Vitamin C is also important for overall health.

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Melynda

9 months ago

I agree with Margart, Vitamin D helps in absorbing calcium.

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Margart

9 months ago

D) Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption.

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Iluminada

9 months ago

Easy peasy, it's vitamin D. I bet the answer is as clear as a sunny day!

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Erick

9 months ago

I'm not sure, but Vitamin D makes sense to me too.

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Latrice

9 months ago

I agree with Rose, Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption.

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Joseph

9 months ago

Vitamin D, all the way! Gotta soak up that sun to get them calcium gains.

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Lauran

9 months ago

Hmm, I think it's vitamin B12. That's the one that's important for bone health, right?

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Lou

8 months ago

Vitamin D is important for bone health, not B12.

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Vivan

8 months ago

Pauline: Yes, vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining strong and healthy bones.

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Winifred

8 months ago

Vitamin D is also important for bone health, so you were on the right track.

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Brianne

9 months ago

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

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Verda

9 months ago

It's actually Vitamin D that is essential for calcium absorption.

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Pauline

9 months ago

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

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Tarra

9 months ago

Actually, it's not vitamin B12. It's vitamin D that is essential for calcium absorption.

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Rose

10 months ago

I think the answer is D) Vitamin D.

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Thersa

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's vitamin C. Isn't that the one that helps with absorption?

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Nelida

9 months ago

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

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German

9 months ago

Actually, it's vitamin D that is essential for calcium absorption.

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Tayna

10 months ago

Vitamin D, of course! You can't have strong bones without it.

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Joni

9 months ago

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health.

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Dona

9 months ago

I always make sure to get enough Vitamin D for my bones.

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Virgilio

10 months ago

Yes, Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption.

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