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CALCIUM Flashcards

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WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF CALCIUM?

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it builds strong healthy teeth and bones.

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WHAT ARE SOURCES OF CALCIUM?

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milk, cheese, yoghurt, tinned fish eg salmon when bones are eaten, green vegetables,fortified products eg bread

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WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF CALCIUM DEFICIENCY DIESEASES?

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rickets and osteoporosis

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WHATBIS THE REFRENCE INTAKE FOR CALCIUM

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children 800mg
teenagers 1,200mg
adults 800mg
pregnant+breastfeeding women 1,200mg

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