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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
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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
In the public health world, there are three types of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention is keeping the disease of osteoporosis from getting
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
So you’ve got the message that you need to eat and drink plenty of foods with calcium and vitamin D and do lots of bone-strengthening
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
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
What is the issue? Many consumers are being lured by the advertised benefits of strontium for bone health. Supplements are increasingly available over the counter
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
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
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
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.
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