Vitamin D is important during the teenage years because it helps the body absorb calcium, which is needed to build strong bones (National Institutes of Health [NIH], Office of Dietary Supplements, 2025). One national study found that about 9% of children and young people ages 1 to 21 were vitamin D deficient, representing about 7.6 million people at the time of the study (Kumar et al., 2009). Adolescence is an important period of bone development. During these years, bones gr

Image by Kampus on Magnific Vitamin D: What is it and why do we need it? Vitamin D is a vital nutrient needed by your body for maintaining good health. It helps your body absorb calcium and keeps your bones strong. The combination of calcium and vitamin D is important to prevent osteoporosis, a condition that thins and weakens the bones making them more likely to break. Vitamin D is also important for nerve function and strong immunity. What are the sources of Vitamin D? Ther

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