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Calcium plays an important role in strengthening bones and teeth. Thus it is especially important for children whose bones are growing and the elderly who may experience a loss of bone density due to loss of calcium.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoCalcium is very important in your diet as it serves as one of crucial minerals in your body. The main function of calcium is to strengthen bones and teeth.
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∙ 15y agoCalcium is important for strong bones...by having sufficient amount of calcium, illnesses like osteophorosis can be avoided.
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∙ 14y agoit's so important because our bones store calcium and if we don't have enough then our bones can't use it.
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∙ 14y agoBecause if we didn't we would fall over. Didn't you ever watch School House Rock.
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∙ 11y agoCalcium is stored in the bone to keep them hardened.
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Why is calcium is important?
It helps your bone stronger and so you can have more FUN!!!!!!!
Does calcium help you lose weight?
A we know that calcium is important for bone development and protecting against the bone disease osteoporosis. More calcium inside a cell means more fat. So we can say Overdose of calcium make fat in our body.
Why is calcium so important?
Your question needs context. Why is calcium so important to what?
Why are bones so important?
bone resorption is important for bone re modelling It is also important for maintenance of the right proportion of blood calcium levels.
What mineral is required for the formation of bones?
Calcium is important for bone strength, so I assume growth as well. Bones are basically Calcium so drink milk and eat cheese.
Is a bone a rock?
Bone is made of calcium, calcium is a mineral. But animal / human bone is still not a mineral. a mineral is 1. naturally formed, 2. inorganic 3. solid 4. with a specific chemical composition and 5. has characteristic crystal structure so a bone violates the second and fith characteristics
Why is calcium so important for your body. At what age does your body begin to lose bone density?
Calcium is the most abundant, essential dietary mineral and most important bone-building block in our human body. It is mainly found in the skeleton, which stores 99% of the calcium and provides structural support to the body. About 20% of the world's population suffers from calcium deficiency, which in turn can lead to osteoporosis. Even in childhood and adolescence during the growth phase, a calcium-rich diet is important for bone formation. Therefore, at every stage of life, healthy nutrition, as well as physical activity that helps promote bone density, are two crucial factors of a healthy lifestyle. Calcium is found primarily in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and numerous fruits, and often nuts.
Importance of calcium?
Calcium is an important part of our diets. It's found in dairy products, sardines, bread, watercress and cabbage. It is required for healthy bone structure as well as nerve function and muscle contraction. If calcium is not obtained in a diet, rickets and soft bones are the deficiency diseases. This is why calcium is so important.
Why is calcium an essential element in the body?
Calcium helps to makenstrong bones, optimizes bone mass, and can help to minimize the risk of osteoporosis. 99 percent of the body's calcium is stored in bones, so if your body doesnt get enough of it through consumption, then it will start stealing if from your bones, causeing them to become brittle and easily fractured.
Is it possible to strengthen a bone after it has been cooked?
for me i think it is impossible because when you cook the bone some fibers & calcium are lost so this make the bone weaker and breakable...
What protein forms bone?
Calcium. +++ Yes, calcium is in bone material but it is a chemical element (actually a highly reactive metal). It is not a protein. I don't know the actual compound, protein or not so invite anyone who does, to complete the answer.
How does cartilage affect bone growth?
Calcium food like e.g: milk eggs cheese consult your g.p about bone growth.
