Lucknow: For the physical and mental development of children, it is necessary to have all the nutrients in the body. Deficiency of even one of these can hinder their growth and also cause many diseases. One of these essential nutrients is Vitamin D, which is necessary for the body to function properly.
It is necessary to strengthen bones and protect from many diseases. Due to deficiency of Vitamin D, many problems can occur in our body. Its deficiency can occur not only in adults but also in children and can cause a lot of problems. Let us know what problems can occur due to Vitamin D deficiency in children and how it can be overcome.
Why is Vitamin D important?
Vitamin D helps in absorbing calcium and phosphorus in the body. Due to its deficiency, our body is unable to use calcium properly and bones become weak and tissues also become weak. Due to deficiency of Vitamin D in children, their bones can become weak and crooked. Apart from this, problems like frequent tiredness and body pain may occur. Therefore, its deficiency in children can be very dangerous.
What are the symptoms of its deficiency?
Rickets
Rickets is one of the most common problems caused by Vitamin D deficiency in children. Due to its deficiency, the bones of children become weak and there may be a problem of crooked bones and osteomalacia i.e. softening of bones.
Weakening of teeth
Children’s teeth can become weak due to deficiency of Vitamin D. Calcium is needed for the strength of teeth and due to deficiency of Vitamin D, calcium is not absorbed and teeth become weak.
Weak immunity
Vitamin D is necessary to strengthen the immune system. Due to its deficiency, the immunity of children starts weakening and they start falling ill.
Hindrance in physical development
Vitamin D is necessary to strengthen both bones and muscles. Due to weakening of bones and muscles, the physical development of children may be hindered.
How to fulfill its deficiency?
Include food items rich in Vitamin D, like mushrooms, fatty fish etc. in the diet of children.
Sunshine is the best source of Vitamin D. Therefore, send children to play in the sun for some time or take a sun bath.
However, don’t forget to apply sun screen. Apart from this, get children to exercise.
If your child shows symptoms of Vitamin-D deficiency, then you can consult a doctor and take Vitamin-D supplements.
