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Lucy Dupre is a 2-year old girl living in northern Canada. You notice that her growth seems abnormally slow and she has exhibited signs of weakened bones, including fractures. Her parents admit they have not supplemented her diet with vitamin D, as they feel that any supplementation is "unnatural" and "not organic". Explain why Lucy is having problems with her bones and bone growth.

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Answer: Bone disease

Step-by-step explanation:

-The child's parents need to have their daughter referred to an orthepedic specialist A.S.A.P. The child may have a bone disease. Vitamin D may be a supplement she may need as part of the healing process.

- We all need Vitamin D. The child's physician will be the one to determine if and how much she will need.

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Answer:

Lucy Dupre is having bone problem because her body lack Vitamin D.

Explanation:Although Vitamin D is unnatural,your body needs it.

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