Calcium

Question 1

Name the functions for children in the body

Answer 1

Forms strong bones and teeth in children+adolescents
Having enough calcium during the teenage years
This is the peek time for building strong bones as the bones are growing at their fastest

Question 2

Name the functions for calcium for adults in the body

Answer 2

To maintain strong bones and teeth for adults

Some dairy products are an excellent source of calcium

Question 3

Some dairy products are an excellent source of calcium and we should eat 3 portions of these a day to provide us with the calcium we need to maintain strong bones+ teeth- ideally these should be. Low fat dairy products these are

Answer 3

Milk - 200ml glass
Yoghurt- 150g pot
Cheese- 30g (small matchbox)