Calcium

Question 1

Name the major dairy dietary sources of calcium

Answer 1

The major dairy dietary sources of calcium are milk, yoghurt, cheese, custard and ice cream

Question 2

Name the major dairy dietary sources of calcium

Answer 2

The major dairy dietary sources of calcium are milk, yoghurt, cheese, custard and ice cream.

Question 3

Name the major dietary sources of calcium

Answer 3

The major dietary sources of calcium are milk, milk sources, cereals, fish with small bones that can be eaten, soya beans, eggs and water.

Question 4

Which milk sources are major dietary sources of calcium?

Answer 4

Milk, yoghurt, cheese, custard and ice cream.

Question 5

Name the major dietary sources of calcium.

Answer 5

The major dietary sources of calcium are milk, milk sources, fish with small bones that can be eaten, cereals (white flour is fortified), soya beans, eggs and water.

Question 6

What should be considered when advising about good calcium sources?

Answer 6

The following should be considered when advising about good sources of calcium: saturated fat intake, non-dairy sources, milk intolerance, absorption.

Question 7

Where is calcium primarily absorbed?

Answer 7

Calcium is primarily absorbed in the jejunum and ileum of the small intestine.

Question 8

Where does a small amount of calcium absorption occur?

Answer 8

Some calcium absorption occurs in the duodenum and colon.

Question 9

Approximately how much of calcium is absorbed?

Answer 9

Approximately 30-70% of calcium is absorbed.

Question 10

What is the efficiency of calcium absorption regulated by?

Answer 10

Efficiency of calcium absorption is regulated by vitamin d metabolites

Question 11

Which type of mechanisms is calcium absorbed by?

Answer 11

Calcium is absorbed via active transcellular transport and passive paracellular diffusion.

Question 12

Which type of absorption is typically used when calcium intake is low?

Answer 12

Active transport