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Article: Factors determining calcium intake in elderly women of appalachia.(Statistical Data Included)
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- Southern Medical Journal
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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ABSTRACT
Background. Although it has been recommended that women aged 65 and older consume at least 1,500 mg of calcium daily, no studies are available that define the factors associated with adequate intake.
Methods. We studied 184 elderly women to determine the relationship between foodstuff calcium consumption and anthropomorphic measurements and numerous life-style changes.
Results. The mean foodstuff calcium consumption was 563.4 mg/day, with significantly higher intake noted in women who snacked daily, did not skip meals, drank one or more servings of milk daily, and ate yogurt daily. Dietary calcium intake was also dependent on ...