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1,500 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day for adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, older adults (over 65), and postmenopausal women not using hormone replacement therapy. All others should get 1,000 mg per day

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How much calcium do children need to keep there bones strong?

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How much calcium to children need to keep their bones strong?

1 pint of milk a day


What happens if you get too much calcium?

If you get too much calcium you may get calcium deposits on your bones.


Is calcium or aluminum stronger?

calcium is gained from milk and cheese into the body, and is used to make bones and teeth, and your teeth are strong, are'nt they? so there you have it. Zoot10.


Is calcium harmful to your body?

Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth, as well as supporting nerve function and muscle contraction. However, consuming too much calcium can lead to health issues such as kidney stones and interfere with the absorption of other minerals like iron and zinc. It's important to maintain a balance and not exceed the recommended daily intake.


Can you have calcium in your bones?

Short answer:Yes, bones must have calcium.Longer Answer:Bones are made up of a naturally occurring mineral called Hydroxylapatite, which has the chemical formula Ca5(PO4)3(OH). Therefore all bone has calcium (symbol: Ca). How much additional calcium is the important part to look at when looking for strong bones and enough calcium stores for other functions such as calcium's role in muscle contractions.


How does calcium help your body?

1) The body needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages.2) Help release hormones and enzymes3) Help build and maintain healthy bones and strong teethIn the diet, calcium is the primary mineral in bone formation, so growing children need a lot of milk (rich in calcium) for proper development.In the water supply, calcium is a major factor in the development of scale and mineral deposits that can clog the plumbing system.So, calcium in milk is good. Calcium in water, not so much.


What happens if too much calcium is deposited in the bone?

Too much calcium makes the bones brittle.


How much calcium carbonate are in ham bones?

none


What happens to bones in acid?

You can very well treat the bones with acid. What happens when using the acid is what makes the calcium dissolve, and it also helps make the bones more flexible.


Why are stronger bones healthy for you?

Bones are living tissue, like skin or liver. There are many, many living cells within a bone that are devoted to laying down and also to removing the calcium that provides the physical support that makes bone stiff and strong. If your diet is low in calcium, your body will take calcium out of the bones to use it for essential work elsewhere. If you don't use your bones, by exercising, the cells in the bone will take calcium out of the bone in a "use it or loose it" sort of feedback loop. When bones loose calcium, they are more likely to break or compress. So, when your bones are strong it means your diet and exercise are good and your bones will be much less likely to break or hurt.


Why younger people need more calcium than older people?

Children are in a state where they grow constantly. For their bones to stay strong and grow normally, they need to get high amounts of calcium. Older people also need calcium, but since they are not really growing anymore, they have no need to get as much calcium as young people.