Question

Which disease afflicts children who don't get enough calcium during their bone formation stage?

Answer 1

rickets

A: Children who dont get enough calcium while their bones are forming may develop a deficiency disease called rickets, in which their bones are softer than normal and become bent and stunted. Adults who dont get enough calcium may develop a condition called osteoporosis, in which the bones lose calcium and become weak and brittle. People with osteoporosis are at high risk of bone fractures.