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Calcium
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Minerals, Home Economics
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home economics
junior certificate
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Niamh Delaney
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Calcium
Sources
Dark Green Veg e.g. Cabbage, Spinach
Canned Fish e.g. Salmon
Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt, Cream
Fortified Flour
Functions
Formation of bones and teeth
Muscle contractions
Blood Clotting
Functioning of nerves
Metabolism in cells
RDA
Pregnant/Lactating Women = 1,200mg
Adults = 800mg
Children = 800mg
Adolescents = 1,200mg
Deficiency Diseases
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Tooth Decay
Absorption of Calcium
Assisting
Vitamin D
Parathormone
Oestrogen
Phospohorus
Acid (Vit C)
Hindering
Tannins
Excess Fat
Sulfate
Phytic Acid
Oxalic Acid
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