is required for maintaining healthy bones and its deficiency can lead to weak bones and tooth decay.

Calcium

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The correct option is A Calcium
Calcium is necessary for maintaining healthy bones and teeth in our body. Its deficiency can lead to weak bones and tooth decay. Deficiency of calcium can be treated by increasing the amount of calcium in our diet, which includes milk and other dairy products.

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