{"id":32378,"date":"2021-03-01T01:51:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T01:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/?p=32378"},"modified":"2025-08-23T02:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:22:44","slug":"vitamin-d-for-kids-what-we-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/fr\/vitamin-d-for-kids-what-we-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin D For Kids: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32378\" class=\"elementor elementor-32378\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12470a2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12470a2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c078b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c078b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The biggest difference between the children of decades past and children today would be the amount of time they spend playing outdoors. When many current adults were kids, we got enough vitamin D from running around in the sun. Today, children don&#8217;t often go outside. When they do, parents slather sunscreen on their skin and\/or have them wear protective clothing. While sunscreen helps protect our skin from harmful UV rays, they also reduce our body&#8217;s ability to produce vitamin D. We need direct sun on our skin to produce this essential vitamin.<\/p><h2><strong>Vitamin D Deficiency &amp; Effects<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_55067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55067\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55067\" src=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"little-bot-looking-ahead-pouting\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/helena-lopes-o5ekbvgnrKc-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Helena Lopes from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends kids maintain a vitamin D blood level of 75 nmol\/L. However, 69% of children in the US fall below the standard level. 20% of them have blood levels of vitamin D below 50 nanomoles per litre (nmol\/L). These statistics are unfortunate, yet not surprising.<\/p><p>Vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to serious effects and in some cases can even be life-threatening. Here are some possible effects:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Muscle and joint pains<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Children&#8217;s bodies are growing, but if they often complain of aches and pains, they may lack vitamin D.<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2019-08-links-vitamin-d-young-kids.html\">Behavioural issues<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Tantrums are normal for children. However, studies show lower levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased aggression and tantrums.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rickets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Vitamin D deficiency could lead to this disease, where the child&#8217;s bones are abnormally weak. This results in chronic pain and deformation.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Poor mood or depression<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>There is a reason why vitamin D is called \u201cThe Sunshine Vitamin.\u201d It&#8217;s not just because we get it from the sun, but also because it helps lift our mood. Some research has linked low levels of the vitamin to depression.<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/health\/vitamin-d-deficiency-speech-delay-dry-eyes-the-impact-of-covid-lifestyle-on-children\/500776\/\">Dry eyes and poor eyesight<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Many children today have a sedentary lifestyle and spend hours on digital devices. But vitamin D is also a contributor to eye health.<\/p><h2><strong>Common Myths of &#8220;The Sunshine Vitamin&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_55068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55068\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55068 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"mother-and-two-children-on-balcony-outside-in-sunny-weather-with-girl-hugging-mother\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/evgeniy-alyoshin-Q7jaVvkLTQA-unsplash-18x10.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/169;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Evgeniy Alyoshin from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><strong>1. The more vitamin D, the better <\/strong><\/h3><p>False. It is difficult to get excessive levels of the vitamin. However, too much of it has been known to cause calcium buildup and kidney troubles.<\/p><h3><strong>2. Getting out in the sun is sufficient to get vitamin D <\/strong><\/h3><p>While it is true that spending time in the sun can help us absorb vitamin D, particularly the D3 variety, factors like the season, time of day, cloud cover, skin pigment, and sunscreen affect how much vitamin D we get from sunlight.<\/p><h3><strong>3. You can get enough vitamin D through food alone<\/strong><\/h3><p>While fatty fish, dairy, and eggs are certainly a good source of vitamin D, it is tricky to get adequate amounts of it only through food.<\/p><h3><strong>4. Vitamin D supplements lead to weight loss <\/strong><\/h3><p>While the NIH has noted a correlation between obesity and vitamin D deficiency, there\u2019s no certain evidence that taking\u00a0 vitamin D supplements is enough to lose weight.<\/p><h2><strong>Ways to Get More Vitamin D<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_55069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55069\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55069 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"opened-bottle-of-vitamin-d-gummies-on-wood-surface-with-orange-halves\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maria-kozyr-KQBX7YTcGuc-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Maria Kozyr from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><strong>1. Spend time outdoors in the sun<\/strong><\/h3><p>Experts suggest 5 to 30 minutes of daily sun exposure at least twice a week, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., can provide you with enough vitamin D. Make sure not to put copious amounts of sunscreen on your arms, face, legs, and hands. If you need to do so, increase your time in the sun.<\/p><h3><strong>2. Eat foods high in vitamin D <\/strong><\/h3><p>Oily fish, white mushrooms exposed to UV rays, red meat, liver, eggs, dairy, and fortified foods are some examples. It is important to cook them properly to preserve the nutrients. You can even have your kids help prepare the food.<\/p><p><em>Related article: <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/fr\/the-importance-of-cooking-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Cooking With Kids<\/a><\/em><\/p><h3><strong>3. Take vitamin D supplements<\/strong><\/h3><p>Take 10 micrograms of vitamin D through supplements.<\/p><p>We encourage you to try all three of these methods, as just doing one of them may not give you enough vitamin D.<\/p><h2><strong>Healthier, More Sustainable Living<\/strong><\/h2><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/fr\/our-projects\/\">Green Schools Green Future<\/a>, we encourage people to examine their habits and make changes to lead happy, healthy, and more sustainable lives. We believe that today\u2019s children will have a better future if we educate them about healthy living for them and the environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5364a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b5364a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Want more sustainability tips and updates on our green school project? Join our growing community!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223e2c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"223e2c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/fr\/blog\/#newsletter_id\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4612c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4612c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p><p>https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/pdf\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer.pdf<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/vitamin-d\/vitamin-d-myths-and-facts\/<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.todaysdietitian.com\/newarchives\/121112p26.shtml<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.grassrootshealth.net\/blog\/test-children-teens-heres-personal-story\/<\/p><p>https:\/\/slate.com\/human-interest\/2017\/05\/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-kids-why-to-worry-and-what-to-do-about-it.html<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest difference between the children of decades past and children today would be the amount of time they spend playing outdoors. 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