Children`s need for vitamin D has never been greater. Use of sunblock and sunscreen, as well as indoor activities such as video games and movies on demand, have sharply reduced children`s exposure to the sun, their natural means of producing vitamin D. Experts recommend additional supplemental vitamin D-in particular the bioavailable active form vitamin D3-for optimal growth and long-term health. , Animal Parade Children`s Chewable Vitamin D3 500 IU has a delicious black cherry flavour and the fun animal shapes children love. , Conforms to the strictest standards for purity, including California`s Proposition 65.