Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for calcium absorption and bone health. It can be synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight or obtained from dietary sources. The biologically active form, calcitriol, increases intestinal calcium absorption and maintains calcium and phosphate levels in the blood through actions in the intestine, kidney, and bone. A daily intake of 400 IU is recommended, and deficiency can lead to rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults.