Nutritionist Warns of Vitamin D Deficiency Signs in Children

Vitamin D is like a special helper for your body that helps you grow strong bones and fight off sickness.

It also helps your body use calcium to build strong teeth.

Sometimes, kids don't get enough of this important helper, called vitamin D. Signs that a child might not have enough include if their legs hurt a lot, they feel very tired even after sleeping, or if their teeth are late coming in or are not very strong.

Luckily, there are easy ways to get more!

Your body can make vitamin D when you play outside in the sun for a little while each day.

You can also eat foods like fish, eggs, or drink milk that has extra vitamin D added.

Sometimes, doctors might suggest special vitamin drops.

Getting enough vitamin D helps kids stay healthy and full of energy.