Tag Archives: Calcium
The Positive Relationship Between Calcium and Vitamin D
As we age, we realize the importance of certain nutrients and vitamins over others. Certainly, women when it comes to aging and our bones. More research continues to prove this point as it relates to calcium and vitamin D. And … Continue reading
Calcium and Your Colon: How Calcium Just Might Save Your Life
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When thinking about calcium, the first thought that generally comes to mind is milk and bones. Growing up, we’re told calcium has a great and positive impact on our bones, and this is … Continue reading
The Calcium Effect
By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student We have been told from a young age about the importance of calcium in our diets. And now, many pass that same knowledge from their parents to their own … Continue reading
What are We Missing?
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student The average American diet is deficient in lots of vitamins and minerals, even though it’s dense in calories. Over 40% of adults aren’t getting enough of calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, D, E, … Continue reading
Yes, I Eat My Calcium
By Angela C Torrence, RDH, ASU Nutrition Student In more recent years, calcium has come up in the media as a mineral lacking in the Standard American Diet. With this emphasis placed on the necessity of calcium, I’ve noticed a … Continue reading