Consumption of Calcium in the U.S.: Food Sources and Intake Levels

摘要: Calcium intake is one of a number factors that affect peak bone mass. Low mass related to increased incidence osteoporotic fractures. Data from the USDA 1987-88 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey were used determine populations most at risk less than optimal calcium and food sources intake. Mean per capita daily consumption for total U.S. population was 737 mg varied by region country, household income, ethnic group, sex, age. For groups females, substantially RDA. About 50% dietary supplied milk products. Milk cheese as ingredients in meat, grain, vegetable mixtures contributed another 20% calcium. The remaining 30% provided grains grain products, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds.