Calcium Nutrition from More than

Cows!

Briana Smith

Professor Kimball

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CaCalcium

Nutrition from More than Cows!

Atomic Number

20

Atomic Mass

40.078

$89.99/lb Pure Okinawan Coral

Calcium

Sources of Calcium Other than Cows?

YES!• Calcium is not naturally

found in its elemental

state.

Silvery White Metal

Calcium occurs most commonly in:

Sedimentary Rocks

In the MineralsCalcitate

DolomiteGypsum

In Regard to Nutrition…

• Calcium can be found not only in dairy products like milk and cheese.

• Other nutritional sources of calcium include seaweeds, nuts and seeds, beans, oranges, collard greens, broccoli, sardines, and fortified products like soy milk and orange juice.

Which Foods Contain Calcium?

All of the Food Items Pictured Contain Calcium

But Why Should I Care?

                                 

    

Common Health Concerns Related to lack of Calcium

• bone strength and fragility • fracture • osteoporosis • arthritis / osteoarthritis • bone spur / heel spur • joint and cartilage damage • bone density decline • fibromyalgia / nerve and muscle pain • back pain and lower back pain

Research shows that …

Children

and

senior citizens

Are at the highest risk of calcium deficiency.

The following are also at an elevated risk of Calcium deficiency:

• post-menopausal women

• pregnant women • veterans and

military personnel • athletes • vegetarians • construction

workers

Don’t Neglect Your Need For Calcium!

Recommended Adequate Intake for Calcium

Age Calcium (mg/day)

0–6 months 210

7–12 months 270

1–3 years 500

4–8 years 800

9–18 years 1300

19–50 years 1000

51+ years 1200

Calcium Nutrition from more than Cows!

An Element Worth

Learning About!