Friday, November 14, 2008

Saving for Calcium and Bone Health Dental


After the bone growth has reached its peak, this means there is no other way, unless sufficient calcium needs as early as possible. According to the National Institute of Health consensus Development Conference Statement, Optimal Calcium Intake, Feed the amount of calcium each age group and sex vary.

1. Age 0 - 1 year, 600 mg calcium / day.
2. Age 1 - 5 years, 800 mg calcium / day.
3. Age 6 - 10 years old, calcium 800 - 1200 mg / day.
4. Age 11 - 24 years old, calcium 1200 - 1500 mg / day.
5. Age 25 - 50 years, 1,000 mg calcium / day.
6. Age> 50 years, calcium 1000 - 1500 mg / day

Meanwhile, according to nutrition experts doctor Siti Fatimah Moeis MSc, a graduate of the University of London, the adequacy of calcium-digit average that is recommended for people of Indonesia ranges 500-800 mg per person per day. For elders and women off calcium Feed greater, that is, around 1.000 mg / day. Excess calcium consumption need not feared, if the child does not have aberration in the organs of the body, the excess calcium to be removed through the urine and feces.

Calcium Diet

Calcium we find in many animal and vegetable products. From animal products such as milk goat, buffalo, and processed products, the fish and other sea food. The vegetable can be found in fruits, green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, red and green leaves of taro), and beans.

Soft drink and the Morning Sun

Although awareness to consume calcium-rich food is there, but often forgotten that the type of food or drink can hinder the absorption of certain calcium. According to a research, soft drinks berkarbonat or drink that contains fosforic acid can disrupt the absorption of calcium in bones.

Even Noel Peterson ND of American Physicians of Neuropathic reminded that the type of drink is not good for children. Also mentioned, caffeine can also cause the body to lose calcium because it also brought in the urine.

Exposed the reluctance of the morning sun and prefer to be in air-conditioned room it can boomerang. The sengatan-B ultraviolet rays from the sun can help the absorption of calcium effectively. Sunlight will stimulate vitamin D that works to facilitate the entry of calcium in the blood stream.

So, to bones and teeth grow healthy and strong, not a calcium deposit in the 'bone bank' as early as possible.

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