Dairy and Calcium

Katherine Podgwaite Meredith Patenaude Leanna Piscetello Teresa Parker Melissa Peterson

What is Calcium and How Do We Get It?

Calcium is a mineral that the body uses for: 1. Building strong bones 2. Blood clotting 3. Transmission of nerve impulses 4. Regulation of the hearts rhythm Calcium rich foods

Bones and Teeth

RDAs for Calcium

Most healthy individuals fall under the RDA category of 1,000 mg of calcium per day.

Sources of Calcium
80 mg

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89 mg 272 mg

258 mg

300 mg

Calcium Absorption
Calcium is absorbed in the small intestine through an ion channel with the help of a vitamin D dependent protein (calbindin).

Serum levels are tightly controlled!!!

Dairy Products
Most common dairy products are milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.

Dairy products contain more bioavailable calcium than any other food source.

Bibliography
Calcium. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet. Retrieved October 13, 2013, from http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfesional Calcium and Milk: Whats Best for Your Bones and Health? The Nutrition Source. Retrieved October 15, 2013 from http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/calcium-full-story/#where