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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
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