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Kids lack vitamin D.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)

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Many adolescents living in American cities have low levels of vitamin D, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone growth.

Researchers found that 24 percent are 'severely deficient" and 42 percent are "vitamin D insufficient."

Vitamin D deficiency "is highest in ...

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