Daily products are necessary throughout lifecycle ARLINGTON, Va. - Many of us still believe in the age-old myth that milk and other dairy products are only necessary during the growing years. On the contrary, a calcium-nch diet has been recognized by leading medical authorities as significant in helping to prevent certain diseases and in keeping teeth and bones strong throughout all stages of the lifecycle. Calcium is also im portant for normal nerve function, blood clotting and muscle con traction. Life’s Early Stages At birth, a baby’s bones are soft and pliable. To strengthen and harden the teeth and bones, an infant from five months to one year must receive about 540 mg/day of calcium. It has been highly recommended that a baby receive most of its calcium needs through breast feeding In fact, studies show that the calcium in the mother’s milk is more easily absorbed than the calcium in a prepared formula. From ages one to ten, calcium needs increase to 800 mg/day Calcium intake becomes in creasingly important as the child grows During the teenage years, ages 11 to 18, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium skyrockets to 1,200 mg/day. That’s equal to four servings from the milk group. Increased calcium intake during the adolescent growth spurt is essential, for it is during this period that the body forms 45 percent of its bone mass and 15 percent of its adult height. Making sure that calcium-rich foods are added to a sound eating plan at an early age will ensure a growing teenage boy long-term overall health. Calcium: The Adult Diet Staple As adults, the bones in our bodies stop growing in length and width, yet they continue to increase in Anyone Can Manufacture Dairy Feeds, But Do They Back Them Up With Service? locked in feed formulas accurate forage analysis (24 hr. serv.) custom feed mixing computerized ration balancing 4 percent disc 7 days, 2 percent disc 30 days attractive bulk discounts professional salespeople Our business is working with “Udders”. density Whether they get stronger or weaker all depends on how much calcium the body is fed Without the necessary amounts ot calcium during the adult years, there is an increasing risk that bones may never reach their full strength. This opens the way to the possibility of osteoporosis. The often less than adequate supply of calcium in the adult diet is a growing concern in our country today. On any given day, two thirds of all females between the ages of 18 and 34 consume less than the adult RDA for calcium. If the body continually loses calcium, bones become thinner and weaker, and fractures may result Keeping milk and other dairy products as a constant in an adult’s diet, (two servings per day), will help ensure strong, dense bones Building A Better Baby Throughout pregnancy, a woman’s body uses the food she eats to help her child develop and grow If she does not feed her body what it needs, her health as well as the baby's may suffer Calcium is very important to'a growing fetus, and the bones land teeth need plenty of the mineral to develop properly If the mother’s diet does not contain enough calcium, the baby’s bones will develop at the expense of the mother’s. Therefore, it is twice as important for her to receive the RDA for pregnant and lactating women of 1200 mg/day of calcium. Calcium also keeps her heart and muscles in good condition and may help prevent development of high blood pressure-a condition to whieh some women are susceptible late in pregnancy. Pregnant teenagers are more susceptible to health problems than older pregnant females. To begin with, the baby is not the only one growing. While the fetus’ organs and bones are developing, so are the mother’s. Go& Since the fet"- -pceives all of its nutrients di. ei Uj ti oin the mother, it is essential that the teenager feed her body with the required amount of calcium However, teenage girls commonly have a low calcium content in their diets This can seriously jeopardize the health of both the mother and growing child because they are both in competition for what little calcium is available It is crucial that pregnant and lactating women of all ages keep up a well-balanced diet stocked with calcium-nch dairy foods The calcium will help build a healthy baby and keep mother’s body fit Maintaining The Body Beautiful During menopause, women experience a rapid decline in the production of the hormone estrogen by the body Estrogen helps promote calcium absorption Therefore, in a women going through menopause, less calcium is absorbed This decrease in estrogen levels results in increased bone loss Thus calcium intake needs to be increased from the adult RDA of 800 mg/day For post-menopausal women, many medical and nutrition experts recommend that the calcium intake be increased to as , much as 1,500 mg/day to counteract this effect In both men and women, calcium absorption decreases as one grows older. This is probably in part, caused by the lack of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin Since the elderly are often housebound or confined, they may only absorb a marginal amount of the needed calcium. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium. Therefore, it’s ex tremely important that an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D be maintained to combat age-related bone loss. Getting plenty of calcium is of prime importance in helping to ensure a healthy, strong body throughout life. WHITE OAK MILLS 0 YOUR FEED COMPANY?? n Scholarships available to 4-H'ers .IEDIA Financial aid for college students gets more difficult to come by, but more than $33,000 is available to 4-H members through the national 4-H program. Members who meet the requirements set by the Cooperative Extension Service are eligible for these scholarships provided by private sector donors and arranged by National 4-H Council. 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