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Calcium -  Reference Guide for Daily Nutrition

Better metabolism, better digestion, and an in-sync melody of the vitamins and minerals within can help the dieter reach their weight loss goals a bit quicker and safer.  Keep in mind that vitamins should be obtained from natural food sources and vitamin supplements are just that - a safety net to help the body meet the daily requirements.  Because dieters generally restrict calories, vitamin supplements may help ensure better nutrition and a more efficient metabolism.

 

Calcium and Weight Loss, Calcium Nutrition, Best Food Sources for Calcium

A healthy diet incorporates essential vitamins and minerals which can assist the dieter with better weight loss results.  Because dieters generally restrict calories, vitamin supplements may help ensure better nutrition and a more efficient metabolism.

What is Calcium?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, 99% of which is stored via teeth and bones with the remaining 1% distributed throughout the body in the blood, the muscles and in the fluid between cells where consistent levels are maintained in order to meet specific functions of the body which require calcium.

Calcium Daily Recommended Amount in Daily Milligrams (mg/d):

Infants & Children:
0 to 6 months old - 210 mg/day
7 to 12 months old - 270 mg/day
1 to 3 years old - 500 mg/day
4 to 8 years old - 800 mg/day
Males:
9 to 13 years old - 1,300
14 to 18 years old - 1,300
19 to 50 years old - 1,000
51+ years old - 1,200

 

Females:
9 to 13 years old - 1,300
14 to 18 years old - 1,300
19 to 50 years old - 1,000
51+ years old - 1,200
Pregnancy:
14 to 18 years old - 1,300
19 to 50 years old - 1,000
Lactation:
14 to 18 years old - 1.300
19 to 50 years old - 1,000

Natural Food Sources Containing Calcium for Weight Loss:

Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream, free range eggs and green leafy vegetables. The following food amounts are equivilent in calcium content to 1 cup of milk:

1 cup of yogurt
1½ ounces of cheddar cheese
1½ cups of cooked kale
2¼ cups of cooked broccoli
8 cups of cooked spinach

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Calcium Nutrition Benefits for the Body & Healthy Weight:


General - Provides healthy bones, improves nerve network, immunity booster. A daily diet rich in calcium may benefit weight management. Calcium is necessary for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, the secretion of enzymes and hormones, as well as in sending messages through the nervous system.

Therapeutic Uses for Calcium: May assist in speeding weight loss.

Calcium Deficiency Symptoms:

Leg and muscle cramps, brittle bones, weak tooth structure.

Calcium Offenders:

- Fat
- Sodium

Health Warnings, News & Tips for Calcium:

Elderly individuals and post menopausal women are at a higher risk for calcium deficiency.

Health Notes Regarding Vitamin Deficiencies:

Fad dieting, fasting, liquid dieting and yo yo dieting may effect your body's balance and leave the dieter deficient in certain vitamins and minerals.  In that event, it will be more difficult to drop pounds and to feel like exercising due to fatigue.  If you have been dieting for a long period of time and feel under the weather, or like you are locked in a mental fog, get with your doctor for a professional evaluation.

 

Vitamins & Minerals That Affect Weight, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance & Overall Health

Reference Daily Nutrition Guide | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 - Thiamin | Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin | Vitamin B3 - Niacin | Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid | Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine | Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Biotin | Calcium | Chloride | Chromium |  Copper | Folate | Iodine | Iron | Manganese |  Magnesium | Molybdenum | Phosphorus | Potassium | Selenium | Zinc

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