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Lack of Calcium and Kids

Copyright 2006 Lack of Calciumloss of bone occurs as we age, found to
Today we lack a lot of calcium in ourdo so more in women.
diets. We need a good amount of calciumTeenagers, especially girls, whose diets
to keep our bones teeth muscles anddon't give the nutrients to build bones
blood stream healthy. Calcium isto their best are at a higher risk of
supposed to be the most commonly founddeveloping the bone disease
mineral in humans today, yet even thoughosteoporosis, which is becoming more of
it is still true, we are lacking thea problem every day. Osteoporosis causes
proper amount.fractures in weak bones and can make a
Because of this, our bones are gettingpersons bones easier to break.
weaker and more fragile, making usCalcium also plays an important role in
perfect targets for the bone diseasemuscle contraction, sending messages
osteoporosis. Calcium is not that hardthrough the nerves, and the release of
to get into our bodies.hormones. If blood calcium levels are
It can be found in dairy products,low, calcium is taken from the bones to
beans, and other nutritional foods asensure normal cell function.
well. We do not seem to get enoughWhen children get enough calcium and
intake of these types of foods, so therephysical activity during childhood and
for our calcium levels are usually low.the teen years, they can start out their
One of the things wrong with this isadult lives with the strongest bones
that the recommended servings is aboutpossible. If how ever they do not get
to change. Where it used to be we shouldthe right amount they can find that
drink one glass of milk a day and get attheir bones and teeth can grow weak
least three servings of dairy or beans,quicker then they should.
it is about to change to where we areBy feeding your child food that has
recommended 3 glasses of milk a day andenough calcium in it, you are helping
at least 6 servings of dairy or beans athem to build strong bones and teeth.
day, and that is just for calcium.You are also enabling them to be able to
We are not eating right and because ofhave a good and healthy diet through out
it we are losing our bones teeth andtheir lives.
muscles. Calcium is needed not only forPeople today are very unhealthy, low
those but it also helps with contractioncalcium intake as a child is part of the
of muscles, and as you may know, ourproblem. Children need the right amount
most important muscle is our heart. Withof calcium to stay strong, and without
our calcium levels dropping we arethat needed calcium they grow to be
slowly enabling our heart to get heartobese, weak, and their bones break
disease, and high blood pressure.easier.
We must put a stop to this before it isWhen we are children, we are not able to
too late. Over half the population ofmake sure we are getting what we need,
America suffers from heart diseaseso it is up to the parent to make sure
already. If we don't start getting thethe child gets what is needed. Children
right amount of calcium needed we arealso won't eat everything that is put in
going to end up with the whole countryfront of them. This is a small problem,
having heart disease.but it is easily fixed.
Calcium in KidsSome of the things that seem like snacks
During childhood, the body uses calciumactually have a good amount of calcium
to build strong bones and teeth: ain them. Ice cream being one example,
process that is finished by the end ofanything with dairy in it has calcium in
the teenage years. Bone calcium beginsit.
to decrease in adulthood and continued



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