Question

You must have noticed that if there is a new born child in your family, after doing the oil massage, the babies are put in the sun for a while. It is said, it makes their bones strong. Being a science student can you give the reason behind this?

• A. In presence of sunlight our body prepares Vitamin D
• B. In presence of sunlight our body prepares Vitamin B
• C. In presence of sunlight our body prepares Vitamin C
• D. In presence of sunlight our body prepares Vitamin A

Answer 1

The correct option is A

In presence of sunlight our body prepares Vitamin D

Our body has the ability to harness vitamin D from the sunlight. Hence, the babies are put in sunlight to get the required vitamin D in order to have stronger bones.