Understanding a Nutrition Diet: What is the disease of vitamin D?
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According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, almost one in four people in the United States have vitamin D blood levels that are too low or inadequate for optimal bone and overall health. When the body lacks this essential nutrient, **what is the disease of vitamin D?** The primary answer revolves around two serious bone conditions: rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
