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Calcium is an essential nutrient for healthy bones and teeth.
Follow the links below to find informaton about daily requirements and sources of calcium. For information on osteoporosis, follow the link to the specific topic page page below.
Reviewed September 2008
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Osteoporosis
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Links to information on osteoporosis and related issues.
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Systematic Reviews on Calcium
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments using calcium.
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Pregnancy and diet
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Better Health Channel
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Pregnancy creates extra demands on the body for nutrients such as protein, iron, folate and iodine. Pregnant women need to focus on boosting their nutritional intake, rather than their energy (kilojoule) intake. A folic acid (folate) supplement should be taken prior to conception and for the first three months of pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Small regular snacks may help nausea or morning sickness.
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Aug 2009
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| Title: |
Nutrition
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Calcium; Calcium Counter; Recommended daily calcium intake; Vitamin D; Calcium Requirements Through Life; Childhood and Adolescence; 20s-40s; Midlife - 50's to 65; Older years - over 65; Pregnant and breastfeeding women;Other dietary factors
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Jul 2009
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Cereal grains
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the nutritive value of cereal grains, written by professional health specialists.
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Jun 2009
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Calcium
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Better Health Channel
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Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to disorders like osteoporosis (brittle bones). Good sources of calcium include dairy foods and calcium fortified products such as soymilk and breakfast cereals. Calcium is especially important for young children, teenagers and older women.
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May 2009
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Hyperparathyroidism - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
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Feb 2009
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CT Calcium scoring
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Computed tomography (CT) calcium scoring is a non-invasive method to detect the presence of calcium in the blood vessels that supply your heart (coronary arteries).
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Jan 2009
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Rickets
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Better Health Channel
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Rickets is a preventable bone disease of early childhood, caused by vitamin D deficiency. It can lead to soft and weakened bones, fractures, bone and muscle pain, and bony deformities. Children with naturally dark skin or inadequate exposure to sunlight are most at risk. Other causes may be nutritional deficiencies and disorders of the liver, kidney or small intestine.
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Oct 2008
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Hypercalcaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hypercalcaemia written by professional medical specialists.
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| Date: |
Apr 2008
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Pregnancy - teeth
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Caring for your teeth during pregnancy - answers to some common questions about teeth and pregnancy.
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Apr 2008
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Nutrition
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Attainment of peak bone mass is dependent on ensuring adequate levels of dietary calcium, exercise and normal levels of growth hormones and gonadal hormones in childhood and adolescence.
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Feb 2008
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Calcium
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Calcium is important for strong bones and healthy teeth.
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Jan 2008
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Nutrition: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Young women's eating habits often change due to part-time work, a generally more independent lifestyle and concerns about body image and weight. This student factsheet provides information on the nutritional requirements for a person of their age to help them make better food choices.
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Nov 2007
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Calcium and phosphate
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information on maintaining the calcium and phosphate balance with kidney disease
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| Date: |
Apr 2007
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Biochemical tests in pregnancy
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Australian Prescriber
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Pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon with many biochemical changes. The results of biochemical tests during pregnancy may therefore differ from the normal reference ranges so they may be mistakenly interpreted as abnormal. This can lead to unnecessary and potentially dangerous therapeutic actions.
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Aug 2005
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Achieving an adequate diet - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Tiredness, lack of energy, irritability, difficulty in concentrating and excessively dry skin may be due to an inadequate diet.
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Oct 2004
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Preparing for a healthy menopause
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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What happens to a woman's body at menopause.
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Mar 1997
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