CALCIUM A Major Mineral

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CALCIUMA Major Mineral

• Major minerals (macrominerals) have special
  duties to perform in your body!

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MACROMINERALS
CALCIUM
CHLORIDE
PHOSPHOROUS
POTASSIUM
MAGNESIUM
SODIUM
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CALCIUMWhat is it?

• THE MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL IN THE HUMAN BODY

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Why is calcium so important?
Essential for keeping bones strong
Regulates blood clotting
Nerve activity
Muscle contraction including the heart
Helps keep gums and teeth healthy
Secretion of hormones and enzymes
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SoooHow much Calcium do you need?
AMERICANS ARE NOT MEETING THE RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR CALCIUM INTAKE

• Male and Female Age Calcium (mg/day)
• 0 to 6 months 210
• 7 to 12 months 270
• 1 to 3 years 500
• 4 to 8 years 800
• 9 to 13 years 1300
• 14 to 18 years 1300
• 19 to 50 years 1000
• 51 years 1200

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WHAT ARE THE FOODS RICH IN CALCIUM?
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OSTEOPORSIS
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BONE HEALTH

• ADEQUATE CALCIUM INTAKE
• VITAMIN D
• WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE

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DISEASE PREVENTION

• High blood pressure
• Colorectal cancer
• Prostrate Cancer
• Kidney stones
• Weight Management