97. OPTIMAL CALCIUM INTAKE

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INTRODUCTION
1. WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM INTAKE?
Infants (Birth-12 Months) and Young Children (1-10 Years)
Children and Young Adults (11-24 Years)
Calcium Intake in Adults (25-65 Years of Age)
Calcium Intake in Adults (Older Than 65 years)
Pregnant and Lactating Women
Diseases Other Than Osteoporosis
2. WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT COFACTORS FOR ACHIEVING OPTIMAL CALCIUM INTAKE?
Cofactors That Enhance Calcium Absorption
Factors That Decrease Calcium Availability
3. WHAT ARE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM INTAKE?
4. WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL CALCIUM INTAKE?
5. WHAT PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE AND NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT OPTIMAL CALCIUM INTAKE RECOMMENDATIONS?
Public Education
Health Professionals
Private Sector
Public Sector
6. WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH ON CALCIUM INTAKE?
CONCLUSIONS
Consensus Development Panel
Speakers
Discussants
Planning Committee
Conference Sponsors
About the NIH Consensus Development Program
Statement Availability