Calcium and related nutrients: overview and methods
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Rationales behind the recommended dietary intake values for calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, fluoride, and magnesium are presented. Most recommended values reflect nutrient amounts adequate to sustain a specified health status. Data were collected and analyzed from scientific studies conducted in the United States and Canada. Recommendations should be limited to these populations. The accuracy of most original studies is limited by participants' dietary self-reports.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1997
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A model for the development of tolerable upper intake levels
Article Abstract:
Methods used to determine upper intake (UI) levels for essential nutrients are presented. Nutrient consumption at the UI level should not pose a health risk for most members of a specified population. Developing UI levels involves determining normal nutrient consumption and identifying and measuring potential toxic side effects. Several factors including body mass, age and other nutrients. Certain diseases can also alter UI levels for particular individuals.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1997
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