Diet and Weight Loss
There are various diet programs and plans in the media that we hear all the time such as Atkins diet, South Beach Diet, Zone Diet, Cabbage Diet and more. However, it is important to look to see how much nutrients each diet program provides while helping to lose weight or maintain good weight loss. See below an interesting statistics about calcium rich diet.
According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers at Creighton University found that girls who followed a calcium rich diet, including dairy foods and calcium-fortified foods, did not experience greater increases in body weight or body mass index compared with girls on their usual diet.
The research also showed that average calcium intake for girls 9 to 13 years old is 69 percent of the recommended level and only 55 percent for girls ages 14 to 18.
According to the study, girls who consumed the calcium rich diet “significantly improved their overall nutritional intake” increasing their consumption of protein, vitamins A and D, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, in addition to calcium.
Since at least 40 percent of the body’s bone mass is formed during adolescence, help your kids make smart choices that include calcium-rich foods like milk and dark-green leafy vegetables.
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