| Calcium is one of the most important nutrients your | | | | mother, so increased calcium intake is important |
| body needs to maintain health. It is essential to meet | | | | during pregnancy. Some guidelines for calcium are |
| many of your bodies needs. Calcium play an | | | | 1,200mg a day for children age 1-10, 1,500mg a day |
| important role in many body functions and | | | | for age 11-24. Pregnant and breast feeding mother |
| development. Knowing how much calcium you need | | | | should get 1,400mg a day and older adults should |
| daily and where to get it can ensure that your body | | | | have 1,500mg a day. It is very difficult to take too |
| will reap the benefits of this great nutrient.Calcium | | | | much calcium and intakes of up to 2,500mg have |
| does many things for your body. Everyone knows | | | | proven safe. Excess calcium is easily removed form |
| calcium is beneficial to bones and teeth. It is also | | | | the body through waste.To get a good daily intake |
| important to keep your muscles and nerves working | | | | of calcium diet choices are important. At least three |
| properly. It helps blood clot and keeps your heart | | | | servings a day of dairy products is essential to |
| beating properly. Lacking calcium in your diet can | | | | maintaining good calcium levels. Broccoli is another |
| greatly effect your health now and in the | | | | great calcium source. Today many products, like |
| future.When your body does not get enough calcium | | | | orange juice, have calcium added. Making simple |
| it begins to take it from the bones. When this | | | | choices when buying foods with added calcium can |
| happens, if the calcium is not replaced through your | | | | help you to make sure you are getting enough |
| diet the bones become deficient in calcium. This can | | | | calcium daily.Calcium is often overlooked in its |
| lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease where | | | | importance. Fortunately it is quite easy to add calcium |
| the bones get thin and brittle. It is fast becoming a | | | | rich foods into your diet. Preventing future problems |
| major disease among older adults. Calcium is | | | | is important. Frail bones are most often contributed |
| important at any age. For children calcium is essential | | | | to a lack of calcium. To keep your body functioning |
| to ensure proper bone growth. In pregnant women | | | | properly today and in the future make sure your |
| calcium intake is also important. The baby needs | | | | calcium intake is sufficient. |
| calcium to grow and takes this calcium from the | | | | |