Nowadays children spend less time in sunlight; they spend most of their time in front of a mobile or a TV screen. In such a situation, their body does not get the required nutrition, especially the requirement of Vitamin-D is not fulfilled in the body of children.

Nowadays children spend less time in sunlight, they spend most of their time in front of mobile or TV screen. In such a situation, their body does not get the required nutrition, especially the requirement of Vitamin-D is not fulfilled in the body of children.

Vitamin-D is not just a vitamin but a very important element in maintaining bone strength, muscle strength and immunity in the body.

Its deficiency can affect the development of children, many times parents are not even aware of it. So let us tell you today what can be the symptoms of Vitamin-D deficiency.

Pain or crookedness in bones –

If the child feels difficulty in walking or the bones of hands and feet look crooked, then this can be a sign of vitamin-D deficiency. If this is ignored for a long time, then a disease like rickets can occur.

Falling sick frequently or catching a cold

strengthens the immune system. Vitamin D strengthens the immune system. If the child is troubled by frequent fever, cough or sneezes, then his immunity may be weak and the reason for this may be a deficiency of vitamin D.

Muscle weakness or tiredness

Does your child get tired or complain of leg pain after playing for a while? This could be a symptom of muscle weakness due to vitamin-D deficiency.

Some children do not grow properly in

height and weight according to their age. If growth is slow, it is a sign that the body is not getting the necessary nutrients, especially vitamin-D and calcium.

Mood swings or irritability

Vitamin D regulates the brain's mood-booster hormone serotonin. If the child is getting irritable without reason, starts crying easily or does not remain calm, then this deficiency can also have a mental effect.

It is very important to protect children from all these symptoms and it is also important to provide them with the necessary nutrients. So let us tell you how we can protect them from these symptoms.

Allow children to play in the morning sun for 20–30 minutes every day.

Include eggs, mushrooms, fortified milk/cereals and fish in the diet.

If absolutely necessary, give vitamin-D supplements after consulting a doctor.

Monitor children's growth and activity regularly