About Nutrition: Why You Need Calcium

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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Your body has more calcium than any other mineral - let's take at why you need calcium and how to get it from the foods you eat. What Is Calcium? Calcium is a dietary mineral you need for strong bones and teeth, and for nerve and muscle function. You also need calcium for normal blood clotting. See More About:  vitamins and minerals  major minerals  terms used in nutrition New Calcium and Vitamin D Recommendations The Institutes of Medicine changed their recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake last November - do you get enough? See More About:  calcium  vitamin d  vitamins and minerals Calcium Deficiency Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to osteopenia, which is a loss of bone density and can lead to osteoporosis. See More About:  calcium  vitamins and minerals  major minerals Why the Fuss About Vitamin D? You need to get enough vitamin D to make sure you absorb the calcium you get from your foods. See More About:  vitamins  nutrients  Nutrition Ads Nutrition Calcium Rich Foods Dairy Calcium Food and Nutrition Osteoporosis Diet Featured Articles What Are Polyphenols? The Nutritional Goodness of Kale Do You Need Dietary Supplements? Calorie Calculators Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Grocery Shopping Help Calculate Your Calorie Need How You Can Gain Weight Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement