Calcium
Calcium is an essential mineral most strongly associated with bone health and 99% of the body’s Calcium is found in bones and teeth. Good sources of Calcium include: dairy products (Note: many people are intolerant to dairy products and they are high in saturated fats), kale, tofu, sardines (when soft, edible bones are consumed), seaweed, figs, sesame seeds, prunes, parsley, pumpkin seeds and almonds.
Calcium absorption is dependent on the presence of Vitamin D. Calcium levels in the blood are carefully controlled and the body uses the stores of calcium in the bone as a bank.
The key functions of Calcium are:
healthy bones and teeth.
healthy muscle function.
healthy energy metabolism.
Why calcium is important for children’s health?
Milk and other calcium-rich foods have always been a must-have in kids' diets. From an early age, we are required to eat three servings of dairy every day to give us strong bones and teeth. During childhood and adolescence, the body uses the mineral calcium to build strong bones for later life.
