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very important because they help the proper functioning of the body, for e.g. vitamin D and calcium.

calcium is needed for building bones, for functioning of muscles, heart to pump etc, now vitamin D is needed for the proper absorption of calcium from intestine. deficiency of either of these especially in children who have a faster rate of growth can cause improper growth of bones a disease called rickets!

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