Calcium and Vitamins

Question 1

Why do we need calcium?

Answer 1

1. For strong bones and teeth
2. Helps muscles contract
3. Helps blood to clot

Question 2

How much Calcium do we need?

Answer 2

Adults- 700mg
Teen boys- 1000mg
Teen girls-800mg

Question 3

Why do teenager require more Calcium than adults?

Answer 3

They will require more calcium because there bones are growing rapidly.

Question 4

Why is it important to achieve (PBM) adolescence?

Answer 4

PBM is the strongest your bones can become ( 30-35) After they start to loose their density so it is important they are strong to begin with.

Question 5

What happens if you don’t get enough calcium?

Answer 5

Osteoporosis

Question 6

Which foods contain calcium?

Answer 6

Dairy products are a good source

Question 7

Fact–>

Answer 7

Vitamin D and calcium work together

Question 8

Sources of Vitamin D?

Answer 8

Sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D it forms under our skin

Question 9

What foods contain Vitamin D?

Answer 9

oily fish,eggs, live and cheese

Question 10

Who may not receive enough vitamin D?

Answer 10

People with heath conditions that mean they cant go outside,Elderly , Burka for religious reasons.