Health News & Info — Calcium

  Calcium is the most abundant mineral in out body: Calcium accounts for about 1.5- 2% of total body weight.   Calcium helps build and maintain strong bones: Our bodies require calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Approximately 99% of calcium is stored in our bones and teeth. If an inadequate amount of calcium is received from the diet, it will be withdrawn from bone and teeth stores so that other parts of the body can use it. Thus, if your body is not receiving enough calcium, the body will continue to extract it from the bones and teeth,...

What is calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral, which can help to build strong bones and teeth. Why is it important for children? Kids grow rapidly which means they require lots of calcium to continuously support the growth of healthy strong bones throughout their childhood years. When children do not receive adequate amounts of calcium, it puts them at risk of poor growth and bone development and an increased risk of bone fractures.    What are some food sources of calcium? Some food sources of calcium include: Milk Cheese Yoghurt Tofu Kale Almonds Sardines Black eyed peas Fortified Plant Based...