Calcium: The New Hot Nutrient.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 14, 1998--Calcium has been gaining much attention lately, with a number of studies released in the past year citing calcium as the nutrient associated with preventing colon cancer colon cancer, cancer of any part of the colon (often called the large intestine). Colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. , high blood pressure, PMS (Pantone Matching System) A color matching system that has a unique number assigned to more than 500 different colors and shades. This standard for the printing industry has been built into many graphics and desktop publishing programs to ensure color accuracy. and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, calcium is one of the nutrients most likely lacking in the American diet. In fact, only 10 percent of adult women and 27 percent of adult men are getting their recommended daily intake of calcium. The current guidelines for women and men aged 19-50 is 1,000 mg. After age 50, the number jumps to 1,200 mg, and goes even higher for lactating lac·tate 1 intr.v. lac·tat·ed, lac·tat·ing, lac·tates To secrete or produce milk. [Latin lact and post-menopausal women. Calcium is one of the easiest nutrients to obtain by simply adding milk to meals. Three glasses of milk provide the daily recommended intake of calcium, and the vitamin D vitamin D Any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols important in calcium metabolism in animals to form strong bones and teeth and prevent rickets and osteoporosis. It is formed by ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) of sterols (see steroid) present in the skin. found in milk also enables calcium to be absorbed through the intestinal wall and be incorporated into bone, unlike vegetables and calcium supplements. Here are some of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council's tips for sneaking more calcium into one's diet: -- Substitute milk for water when preparing such foods as rice, risotto ri·sot·to n. pl. ri·sot·tos A dish of rice cooked in broth, usually with saffron, and served with grated cheese. [Italian, from riso, rice, from Old Italian; see rice. , couscous cous·cous n. 1. A pasta of North African origin made of crushed and steamed semolina. 2. A North African dish consisting of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew. , hot cocoa, oatmeal, pancakes and soups. -- Choose calcium-rich foods like yogurt, pudding, or custard for daily snacks and desserts. -- Order a Cafe Latte instead of black coffee or cappuccino. -- Keep grated cheese in your refrigerator and sprinkle on everything from soup to main dishes. -- Combine equal parts fruit, milk, and ice for a delicious smoothie smooth·ie also smooth·y n. pl. smooth·ies Slang 1. A person regarded as being assured and artfully ingratiating in manner. 2. A smooth-tongued person. (make ice cubes out of milk for more flavor). EDITOR'S NOTE: The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council (ADADC) provides nutrition information to consumers in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. ADADC also works with a wide variety of local health professionals, which includes medical doctors, research study authors, and registered dieticians. Please call Michele McGinley at (212) 764-4060, to arrange interviews with third-party health professionals on a wide variety of calcium-related topics. |
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