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Calcium for better Health. 1 to 2 % of body weight is calcium It is the most abundant mineral in the body 99% of this calcium is in teeth and bones Other 1 i s found in blood, extra cellular fluids, and within cells of all tissues Calcium is needed for growth and density
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1 to 2 % of body weight is calcium • It is the most abundant mineral in the body • 99% of this calcium is in teeth and bones • Other 1 is found in blood, extra cellular fluids, and within cells of all tissues • Calcium is needed for growth and density • It keeps heart pumping, muscles moving and nerves communicating
There are only two ways to get this 1 % circulating calcium • From the calcium in your diet • From the calcium in your bone
Why the concern with Calcium in the diet • Low intake over a lifetime may lead to less dense bones or bone loss and increased risk of osteoporosis • The body stores calcium in bones till age 20,then through ages 20 to the early 30’s the body reaches its peak bone mass
What are the Sources of Calcium • According to data from 1994 released by the Centre for nutrition Policy and Promotion1966(CNPP), • 73% of Calcium came from milk products • 9% from fruits and vegetables • 5% from grains • 12% from other sources
Sources Food Group : Milk • Yogurt • Tofu • Chocolate milk • Swiss cheese • Calcium fortified soy milk • Calcium fortified orange juice • Cheese pizza
Cheddar cheese • Mozzarella cheese • Macaroni Cheese Meat(Protein) • Salmon Canned • Tuna canned • Anchovies Sweet • Pudding Vegetable • Turnip Greens
Mustard greens • Kale • Broccoli • Pinto beans • Rutabaga • Chinese cabbage • Lettuce greens Fruit • Orange
Why is milk Intake so low Misconceptions • Don’t like the taste • It’s only for kids • It has too many calories • People are lactose intolerant
What are the facts? • 3 servings daily will aid in weight loss • It promotes muscle growth and healthy bones • The study was conducted one on low calcium diet • One on high calcium diet • Last one on high dairy diet
Alternatives to Drinking Milk? • If you are lactose intolerant, try using one of the lactose digesting products in the market (lactaid Dairy Ease) • Fresh lactaid milk with extra calcium is also available at grocery stores • Use Cheese • Use Yogurt • Use Dry Milk
Use non dairy sources • Use uses fortified with calcium • Higher dose of vegetables, legumes, tofu, fortified grain products • Use canned fish with bones • Use dietary supplement
Benefits • Weight loss • Premenstrual syndrome • Blood pressure • Cholesterol • Stroke prevention • Osteoporosis • Colon cancer • Pregnancy