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Rickets is a developmental disorder caused by vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus deficiency. Vitamin D is essential because it helps absorb calcium and phosphate from your diet. These minerals are necessary for the proper growth and development of bones. With a lack of vitamin D, adequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus is diminished. This results in weak and soft bones. Rickets is common in children because their bones are still going through development. Adding vitamin D to the diet can reduce the complications associated with rickets.