Which substance is fortified with calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Soy milk

Explanation:

. Soy milk is a plant-based beverage that does not naturally contain sufficient calcium, Vitamin D, or Vitamin B12.

. To make it nutritionally comparable to cow’s milk, manufacturers commonly fortify soy milk.

. Calcium is added to support bone health.

. Vitamin D is added to improve calcium absorption.

. Vitamin B12 is added to meet the needs of vegetarians and vegans, as it is mainly found in animal foods.

Information Booster:

. Food fortification is the process of adding essential nutrients to foods to prevent deficiencies.

. Fortified plant-based milks are important sources of micronutrients for people avoiding animal products.

Additional Knowledge:

Eggs (Option a)

. Eggs naturally contain Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.

. They are poor sources of calcium.

. Eggs are generally not fortified with these nutrients.

Cow’s milk (Option b)

. Cow’s milk naturally contains calcium and Vitamin B12.

. It is usually fortified only with Vitamin D.

. It is not fortified with all three nutrients together.

Dark green leafy vegetables (Option c)

. These vegetables are natural sources of calcium.

. They do not contain Vitamin B12.

. They are not commercially fortified with Vitamin D or B12.