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Does Your Child Need to Supplement With Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D for Children It is important that children are receiving an adequate amount of vitamin D to build strong bones and teeth, support muscle function, neurotransmission, and cell division. Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause rickets, a severe disease that affects bone development, and can cause bone pain, poor growth, as well as soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities. In this article you can find: What is vitamin D? How can I ensure my child is receiving enough vitamin D? What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a type of fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble...