Author:
Robert J. Van Saun
College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
PennState Extension

Excerpt:
Most people are familiar with vitamin D being known as the “sunshine” vitamin. This is a result of vitamin D being formed in the skin when exposed to certain wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light. Most people now also recognize the role that vitamin D plays in bone development.

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