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couple of weeks ago my father-in-law, Dr. Robert Nara, asked if I would
be interested in writing an article for this newsletter. At the
time I didn’t think that was possible because I don’t know a lot about
the field of dentistry. That was the case until this past
weekend when I was skiing with my wife and I took a terrible fall
breaking my collarbone. How does my accident relate to dentistry
you might ask? The answer is simple, it’s calcium. Calcium plays an important role in strengthening bones and teeth. Everyone needs to receive enough calcium per day in his or her diets. People that lack the recommended daily amount place themselves at risk for such diseases as osteoporosis and periodontal disease. Depending on your age the amount of calcium needed on a daily basis is different. Young children require approximately 900mg per day whereas teenagers require 1200mg of calcium per day. As we grow older our skeletons lose calcium causing our bone density to decrease putting ourselves at risk for fractures. It’s vital that we maintain a diet rich in calcium no matter how young or old. Good sources of calcium can be found in the following products:
In conclusion, I would recommend everyone treat his or her body right. Give it the needed vitamins each day to remain healthy and if you’re like me get yourself a good ski instructor. Michael Lutz, 01/06 More on Calcium from Vegan Society web site: http://www.vegansociety.com/html/food/nutrition/calcium.php Mon Feb 6,
12:09 AM ET CHICAGO - Doctors should evaluate children for
the amount of calcium
they get and encourage them to exercise to help prevent an epidemic of
broken bones later in life, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises
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