Galveston County Daily News, June 25, 2008 In their Keeping Kids Healthy column, UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly wrote about the importance of making sure that children get enough vitamin D. "Did you know that almost a quarter of adolescents tested have a vitamin D deficiency? These children are at risk for stunted growth and weakened bones, which will, in turn, mean they will be at risk for osteoporosis later in life."