What are the vitamin deficiency symptoms in children

Condition analysis:
Vitamins are the building blocks and support system of the body, which a healthy and well rounded diet can easily provide. Sometimes however due to children’s finicky eating habits or our busy lifestyles, vitamin intake is compromised. Vitamin deficiency in children can lead to potential ailments and health conditions. Some symptoms of vitamin deficiency in children are:

Vitamin A: Signs of vitamin A deficiency (not commonly seen in western countries) are night blindness and eyesight related issues.

Vitamin D: Signs of severe vitamin D deficiency are muscle spasms, seizures, respiratory problems, soft skull or bones, rickets, poor growth (height), teeth formation, weakness of the heart muscles.

Vitamin E: Signs of severe vitamin E deficiency are chronic cholestatic hepatobiliary (liver disease), muscle weakness, Ptosis (drooping eyelid), dysarthia (motor speech disorder), ophthalmoplegia, loss of position and vibration senses, truncal and limb ataxia, or spinocerebellar ataxia (gross lack of muscle movement coordination)

Vitamin C: Signs of severe vitamin C deficiency are bleeding gums, easy bruising, reduced wound healing rate, decreased ability to ward off infections, anemia, dry and splitting hair, gingivitis, rough and scaly skin, nosebleeds, weakened tooth enamels or painful and swollen joints.

Vitamin B: Signs of severe vitamin B deficiency are infant development delays, movement disorders, anemia, and or nerve damage.

Instructions:
Vitamin D Benefits
Bones and Teeth:  Vitamin D plays a key role in regulating the absorption of calcium into your body. This in turn helps with the growth and maintenance of your bones and teeth, promoting strength and density.

Immune Modulator: Vitamin D works with your immune system, keeping it healthy and helping prevent any autoimmune disorders.

Insulin Secretion: Studies have shown that Vitamin D plays a role in insulin secretion, and may one day play a major role in the cure for diabetes.

Osteoporosis: Directly related to its relationship with calcium (above), Vitamin D intake can significantly help in preventing post-menopausal osteoporosis, promoting bone strength and density.

Alzheimer’s Disease:  Although there is no proven link between Vitamin D and Alzheimer’s disease, recent studies are showing great progress in noting how Alzheimer’s appears to affect more seniors who do not get adequate amounts of direct sunlight.