Low calcium intakes among Australian adolescents and young adults are associated with higher consumption of discretionary foods and beverages
Calcium is an essential nutrient required for peak bone mass growth during adolescence and into young adulthood. The aim of this study was to examine the calcium intake of Australian adolescents and young adults from both food sources and supplements; and the relationship between calcium intake and intake of food groups.
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Anika Saiyara Rouf, Zhixian Sui, Anna Rangan, Amanda Grech, Margaret Allman-Farinelli Tags: Applied nutritional investigation Source Type: research