Calcium
Atomic Number: 20
RDA
Infants: Ages 0-1, should have 400-600 mg
Children: Ages 1-10, should have 800 mg
Males: Ages 11-24, should have 1,200mg. Ages 25+, should have 800 mg
Women: Ages 11-24, should have 1,200 mg. Ages 25+, should have 800mg
Women Extended: On estrogen therapy 1000 mg
Not on estrogen therapy, 1500 mg
Over 65 years, 1500 mg
Pregnant Women, 1,200 mg
Lactating Women, 1,200 mg
Main Food Sources
Calcium is mainly found in dairy products, although other food sources for Calcium are dark green leafy vegetables, spinach, kale, turnip greens, cabbage, collard, mustard, seaweed, alfalfa, broccoli, canned fish (such as sardines, clams, oysters, and salmon), and cooked dried beans and peas
Body Uses of Calcium
Maintains bone health, dental care, prevention of colon cancer, reduces obesity. Drinking coffee and alcohol reduces absorption of Calcium
Deficiency and Abundance Repercussions of Calcium
Having a deficiency of Calcium can cause osteoporosis, cramps, colitis, bone fractures, dental health problems, brittleness of nails, insomnia, and bruxism. While having an abundance of Calcium can cause Calcium deposits to form in soft tissue, and can cause heart and lung failure.
Works Cited
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"Elements Necessary for Life." - LiveBinder. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
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