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  Calcium Quiz - what's your calcium  intake?

Did you know that calcium does much more than strengthen your bones and teeth? Research has shown:

People with higher calcium intakes generally weigh less and have less body fat.

 

You can lower your blood pressure by eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lower fat dairy products.

 
 

Dietary calcium may decrease your risk of developing colon cancer.

 
 

You can decrease your risk of developing kidney stones by consuming a calcium-rich diet.

 
 

Calcium also plays other important roles in the body such as in blood clotting, muscle contractions, nervous system functioning, and the heart beating.

 
       

Click Here to take the quiz to see if you are getting enough of this important nutrient calcium to optimize your bone health and reap these other health rewards as well.

  Take the Quiz
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