Nutrition

Why Get Your Vitamin D Every Day?

The Importance of Calcium The importance of getting enough calcium for strong bones has always been reinforced in my life. I have never really had

August 16, 2021

MyPlate—USDA Nutrition Guide to Bone Health

Start Simple with MyPlate The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite. Small changes matter. A healthy eating routine is important

April 9, 2021

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How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

Reading the nutrition label has gotten easier The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks

December 30, 2020

Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements

As new scientific research emerges, recommendations change. We are now rethinking how much calcium and vitamin D is needed for good bone health. There is

October 15, 2020

Guidelines on Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

In April 2018, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements. Based on

March 11, 2020

Key Factors for Absorbing Calcium Supplements

Calcium Soluability If calcium is soluble, it dissolves easily in water or stomach acid. (In fact, it is not uncommon for calcium supplements to be

March 4, 2020

Calcium Rule of 300

Do you need a calcium supplement? Before you take a daily calcium supplement, know how much calcium you are eating in your diet. Use the

February 26, 2020

Problems with Calcium Supplements

Too much calcium from supplements can cause problems. Be sure that you do not take more than 500–600 mg at one time and do not

January 22, 2020

Vitamin K2 Plays Key Role in Bone Health

If you follow media coverage of bone health research, you’ve probably heard a lot lately about Vitamin K2. Let’s look at what we know about

October 15, 2019

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Why Get Your Vitamin D Every Day?

MyPlate—USDA Nutrition Guide to Bone Health

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements

Guidelines on Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

Key Factors for Absorbing Calcium Supplements

Calcium Rule of 300

Problems with Calcium Supplements

Vitamin K2 Plays Key Role in Bone Health

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