In children,bowed legs,an enlarged head,rib cage,and knee joints,and a deformed pelvis are symptoms of

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Bowed legs, an enlarged head, rib cage, and knee joints, and a deformed pelvis are all symptoms of rickets, which is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. Xerophthalmia is a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin A, and osteopenia is a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density. Neither of these conditions would cause the specific symptoms described.

In Children,bowed Legs,an Enlarged Head,rib Cage,and Knee Joints,and a Deformed