Food and nutrients - Calcium

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Calcium content of common foods

Here's a handy quick-reference guide to the amount of calcium present in common foods.

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The diseases your diet can save you from

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Ask the experts: Sources of calcium

Q. "I can’t stand the smell or the thought of drinking or eating dairy...

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Ask the experts: Calcium sources

Q: “I’m 44 years old and all my life I’ve disliked most milk...

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Ask the experts: Mediterranean diet

Q: "The Mediterranean Diet is promoted as one of the healthiest, but it...

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Ask the experts: Calcium and lactose intolerance

Q: "I'm concerned that by eliminating dairy products containing lactose, I may not...

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Calcium: How much do YOU need?

Surveys show that most New Zealanders aren’t getting enough calcium. Are you? Teen years ...

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How much calcium is in that food?

Dairy products provide good amounts of calcium our bodies can easily use but...

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Why you should drink milk

We know milk is good for us; but just how good is it?Milk...

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Know your dietary supplements

Is that supplement you're taking vital to optimum health? Research scientist Bridget Carmady...

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Lactose intolerance and milk allergy

What are they and how do you get enough calcium in your diet...

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Milk for young children

Is milk safe for young children, and if so, what type of milk...

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How to choose milk

We guide you through the milk aisle of the supermarket to help you...

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Calcium and exercise

If you exercise most days, a diet with adequate calcium is very important...

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Shopping for more calcium

There are simple ways to add more calcium to your diet, read the...

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How to get enough calcium

Milk and dairy products, as well as being a source of protein and...

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15 (other) ways to get calcium

There's 325mg of calcium in a cup of 'light blue' milk. But what...

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