Keyword "calcium"
There are 8 articles tagged with keyword "calcium".
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Bioavailability of Calcium in Soy Beverages
Health professionals are increasingly aware of the importance of mineral bioavailability in the foods we eat. Calcium is of particular importance, as it represents one of the most under-consumed nutrients in North America. Because of the current popularity of calcium, many...
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Calcium and Bioavailability
Bioavailability is simply the amount of a nutrient the body absorbs and uses from a food.
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Calcium and Vitamin D: Improved Lipids
A study performed on women-one group that received calcium and vitamin D supplements and one that did not - has provided new data on the correlations between calcium and weight loss. The study showed that calcium and vitamin D supplementation has a beneficial effect on blood lipids and lipoproteins in obese or overweight women.
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Protein and Calcium
It has been commonly believed that protein negatively affects bone health. However, recent studies strongly support a diet that includes adequate amounts of protein for optimal bone health.
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Calcium Requirements
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published new Dietary References Intakes for calcium. These recommendations are based on an analysis of more than 1000 studies and reports and were established to allow the majority of people to achieve and maintain good bone health.
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Nutrient Contribution
The contribution of milk products (milk, yogurt and cheese) to the daily nutrient intake of Canadians is divided as follows.1
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Institute of Medicine's New DRIs for Calcium and Vitamin D
Following a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued new recommendations for intakes of calcium and vitamin D based on their key role in skeletal health, consistent with a cause-and-effect relationship. Highlights:Scientific evidence...
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Spotlight on Calcium and Vitamin D: New Recommendations
Vitamin D and calcium are well-known key nutrients for bone health. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for these nutrients set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1997 were reviewed in November 2010 as a result of the consensus that there was enough new relevant research to merit a...
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