I’m wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium?
I'm wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium. How much do they need and about how much milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. is that?
I have a girl, 6 years, another girl, 3 years and a boy, 1-year. Thanks for your help!
Your 6-year-old child needs 800 milligrams of calcium per day. Your 3-year-old needs 500...
We would like to know the amount of calcium needed daily for a person according to his age, gender, and weight.
We are the Lebanese Osteoporosis Prevention Society (LOPS). Our concern among others is to provide awareness to our society about osteoporosis and how to prevent it. We are very interested in your articles about osteoporosis and the optimal calcium intake. We would like to have documents, questionnaires or protocols about the detection of the...
I have intolerance to milk and dairy derivatives.
I hope you can help me. I have an intolerance to milk and dairy derivatives. Of course, I now have to check labels for all kinds of milk ingredients. One ingredient I am not sure of is calcium lactate. I am wondering if you can tell me if calcium lactate is a milk derivative....
I’m concerned about getting enough calcium at 34 years old.
I'm concerned about getting enough calcium and am only 34 years old. The other day, I was watching a popular television program and they were discussing osteoporosis in women after menopause.
Osteoporosis is characterized by a loss of calcium from bone, especially the spine and deterioration of bone tissue to the point it looks like...
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if you drink milk would you get a sufficient amount?
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if you drink milk would you get a sufficient amount from that? I am nearing 70.
Since you are almost 70 years old, I recommend you drink 4 cups of milk or the equivalent in calcium-rich foods per day so that you consume 1,200 milligrams...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have osteoporosis or don’t get enough calcium?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have osteoporosis or don't get enough calcium?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to...
Does baking a custard affect the calcium in milk?
Does baking a custard affect the calcium in milk?
Cooking does not alter the calcium in milk. Calcium from milk in baked custard stays in the same form as calcium in fluid milk. Minerals are usually pretty stable to most cooking methods.
The absorption of calcium can be decreased by oxylates in green leafy vegetables or...