Calcium requirements for growth: are current recommendations adequate?
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The phenomenon of bone formation, which results in accumulation of bone mass, is observed throughout the period of growth from infancy to adulthood. Peak bone mass is influenced by the presence of calcium, a vital threshold nutrient. Due to insufficient calcium intake, children cannot attain the genetically predetermined peak bone mass, and the bone tissue in adults deteriorates at a faster rate. Adolescents need calcium supplementation in their diets to ensure normal growth.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1993
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Importance of adequate vitamin A status during iron supplementation
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Increasing amounts of vitamin A in populations prone to infections that need iron supplements to combat anemia may help alleviate increases in infections and morbidity as a result of the iron supplements. Pakistani children who participated in a study on iron supplements showed that those participants with higher levels of vitamin A experienced fewer infections than their counterparts. Scientists do not fully understand the link between vitamin A and iron.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1997
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Nurtition and immunity: conference recommendations
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The 1997 Conference on Nutrition and Immunity provided an opportunity to identify critical research concerning the role of nutrition, the immune system and health. Scientist trained in nutrition, immunologists and public health representatives provided scientific evidence and valuable dialogue to promote similar forums in the future.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1998
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