Diet Nutrition Information
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Calcium: Nutrition & Health BenefitsA diet containing adequate Calcium contributes to good health in several ways: - Maintains strong bones and teeth Deficiency Symptoms of CalciumA nutritional deficiency of Calcium in your diet may have the following symptoms: - Weak bones and teeth Weight Control Benefits of CalciumWeight loss studies indicate that increasing calcium intake by the equivalent of two dairy servings per day could significantly reduce the risk of overweight, perhaps by as much as 70 percent. Beneficial Effects of Calcium on Body FatIn certain studies relating nutrient intake to body composition, associations have been traced between calcium intake and body weight at midlife, and between calcium and body fat accumulation during childhood. Each 300 mg increment in regular calcium intake is associated with 1 kg less body fat in children and 2.5-3.0 kg lower body weight in adults. Source: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. 2002. Teegarden D. Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. 2003 Nutrition Resources About CalciumRecommended
Daily Allowance For Calcium
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