Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin D
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because the skin synthesizes it when exposed to sunlight. Unlike other vitamins that must be obtained primarily from diet, Vitamin D can be produced by the body through UVB radiation exposure. This unique property earned it the nickname 'sunshine vitamin'.