Why are calcium and vitamin D important?
Health experts agree that eating enough calcium and vitamin D is important for healthy bones at all ages.1-3 In fact, children who do not consume enough calcium have been found to have poorer quality bones and to be at a greater risk of bone fractures as adults. 1 Calcium and vitamin D are also linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to break.2 Besides being an essential nutrient for strong bones, calcium is vital for other body functions like blood, nerves, and muscles. Vitamin D is needed to help your body absorb calcium.
