| Calcium is one of the most important nutrients your | | | | calcium intake is important during pregnancy. Some |
| body needs to maintain health. It is essential to meet | | | | guidelines for calcium are 1,200mg a day for children |
| many of your bodies needs. Calcium play an important | | | | age 1-10, 1,500mg a day for age 11-24. Pregnant and |
| role in many body functions and development. Knowing | | | | breast feeding mother should get 1,400mg a day and |
| how much calcium you need daily and where to get it | | | | older adults should have 1,500mg a day. It is very |
| can ensure that your body will reap the benefits of this | | | | difficult to take too much calcium and intakes of up to |
| great nutrient.Calcium does many things for your body. | | | | 2,500mg have proven safe. Excess calcium is easily |
| Everyone knows calcium is beneficial to bones and | | | | removed form the body through waste.To get a good |
| teeth. It is also important to keep your muscles and | | | | daily intake of calcium diet choices are important. At |
| nerves working properly. It helps blood clot and keeps | | | | least three servings a day of dairy products is |
| your heart beating properly. Lacking calcium in your diet | | | | essential to maintaining good calcium levels. Broccoli is |
| can greatly effect your health now and in the | | | | another great calcium source. Today many products, |
| future.When your body does not get enough calcium it | | | | like orange juice, have calcium added. Making simple |
| begins to take it from the bones. When this happens, if | | | | choices when buying foods with added calcium can |
| the calcium is not replaced through your diet the bones | | | | help you to make sure you are getting enough calcium |
| become deficient in calcium. This can lead to | | | | daily.Calcium is often overlooked in its importance. |
| osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease where the | | | | Fortunately it is quite easy to add calcium rich foods |
| bones get thin and brittle. It is fast becoming a major | | | | into your diet. Preventing future problems is important. |
| disease among older adults. Calcium is important at | | | | Frail bones are most often contributed to a lack of |
| any age. For children calcium is essential to ensure | | | | calcium. To keep your body functioning properly today |
| proper bone growth. In pregnant women calcium intake | | | | and in the future make sure your calcium intake is |
| is also important. The baby needs calcium to grow and | | | | sufficient. |
| takes this calcium from the mother, so increased | | | | |