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Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
- The most plentiful mineral found in the human body and is needed for growth, maintenance, and reproduction of the human body.
- Milk and dairy products contain a more efficiently absorbed form of calcium.
- Calcium is not contained in the fat portion of milk; therefore, skim milk is a good source of calcium. It actually contains more calcium than reduced fat or whole milk.
- The recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for calcium age 11-24 years is between 1,200-1,500 milligrams.
Good Food Sources for Calcium
- 8 ounces of milk = 300mg
- 2 ounces of Swiss Cheese = 530mg
- 6 ounces of yogurt = 300mg
- 6 ounces of cooked turnip greens = 220mg
- 3 ounces of almonds = 210mg
A total intake of up to 2000mg per day from supplements or dietary sources appears to be safe.
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