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Calcium (Human Nutrition · Summary of Major Minerals) — "Calcium sources include yogurt, cheese, sardines, milk, orange juice, and turnip. The recommended inta…

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  • Calcium nutrition and health
  • Dietary sources
  • Yogurt
  • Cheese
  • Sardines
  • Milk
  • Orange juice
  • Turnip
  • Recommended adult intake: 1,000 mg/day
  • Calcium's role in the body
  • Calcium is a component of mineralized bone
  • Calcium provides bone structure and microarchitecture
  • Calcium deficiency
  • Deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis
  • Groups at particular risk
  • Postmenopausal women
  • People who are lactose intolerant
  • Vegans
  • Calcium toxicity
  • Toxicity may cause kidney stones
  • Upper limit: 2,500 mg
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"Calcium sources include yogurt, cheese, sardines, milk, orange juice, and turnip. The recommended intake for adults is 1,000 mg/day. Calcium is a component of mineralized bone and provides structure and microarchitecture. Deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis, especially among postmenopausal women, people who are lactose intolerant, or vegans. Toxicity may cause kidney stones, and the upper limit is 2,500 mg."

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