![]() Calcium-rich foods are a must have in kids diets. It is a key building block for strong, healthy bones. But most kids ages 9 to 18 don't get the recommended 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day. Kids now days drink soda and sweet beverages than milk, which is considered to be the best source of calcium. And teens who smoke or drink caffeine or alcohol may get even less calcium because those substances interfere with the way the body absorbs and uses calcium. Kids who don't get enough calcium and vitamin D, which aids in calcium absorption, are at increased risk for rickets and osteoporosis. On the other hand, kids who get enough calcium and physically active during childhood years, can start out their adult lives with strongest bones possible. Some foods that are high in calcium will be: milk, cheese, yogurt, kale, sardines, and almonds.
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AuthorTina Mousa. A Dietetic Student at the University of Kentucky. Archives
November 2016
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