EHS 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Yeast, Inta, Hard Water
4 Jan 2017
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1000 mg/day for adults age 19 to 50. 1200 mg/day for adults age 51 and older. 1300 mg/day for children age 9 to 18. Ai is not increased during pregnancy due to increased absorption efficiency. Ai is increased during lactation due to excretion of calcium in the milk. No short-term symptoms related to loss of calcium from bone. Low intake during bone formation results in a lower peak bone mass. Low intake during adult years increases the rate of bone loss. High calcium intake interferes with bioavailability of other minerals. Caused by a loss in both the protein matrix and the mineral deposits of bone, resulting in a decrease in total amount of bone. A major public health problem in the u. s. and around the world. To achieve a high peak bone mass. To compensate for age- and hormone-related bone loss later in life. Using calcium supplements if needs can not be met with diet.
