Osteoporosis and Calcium
How Much Calcium?
The average American doesn’t get the recommended amount of calcium in his or her diet. Are you one of them? This article helps by listing recommended daily calcium intake for all people.
How Much Calcium?
Heavy drinking is a health risk for many reasons, including the effects on bones. Research shows that chronic heavy alcohol use, especially during adolescence and young adult years, can dramatically affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life. What do doctors advise? Drink less for strong bones. Calcium is an essential nutrient for healthy bones, and alcohol is its enemy. "Alcohol has multiple effects on calcium," says Primal Kaur, MD, an osteoporosis specialist at...
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Calcium Food Sources
Dairy products are rich in calcium, which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones. But diary products aren’t the only food source of calcium, as this drawing and chart show.
Tool: Calculating Calcium Needs
Are you getting enough calcium? This calculator is designed for the parents of girls, but the math should work for anyone.
Tool: Calculating Calcium Needs
Too Little Calcium for Kids and Teens?
To build strong bones, kids and teens need calcium. Skimping on calcium may make osteoporosis more likely decades later. Teens are at high risk, since their bones are growing rapidly.
Too Little Calcium for Kids and Teens?
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