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Dt. Pramila BDietitian/Nutritionist • 10 Years Exp.M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition
Exposure to sunlight maintains vitamin d status which helps in
Calcium absorption, builds immune system, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, kills bad bacteria. Psoriasis, eczema, acne, and other skin disorders can be prevented on sunlight exposure. Regular sunlight exposure increases the growth of the babies especially in the first few months.

Elderly individuals are at increased risk of osteomalacia that is defective bone mineralization due to lack of exposure to sunlight and poor diet.
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