Deficiency of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the diet of a child leads to mental disorder.

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Deficiency of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the diet of a child leads to rickets. Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children. It causes the bones to become soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities.

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