A real quick reference of why you need calcium ?

You need Calcium because…

• It maintains normal heart beat
• regulates blood pressure
• helps nervous system function correctly
• MAY reduce colon cancer chances
• … its not only about the stronger bones…

Calcium rich foods…

• low-fat milk
• butter milk
• regular yogurt
• tofu
• other misc items like milk-shakes, coffee drinks, etc…

Calcium requirement / day…

• elementary through high school kids – 1300mg X 4 servings
• adult and middle aged – 1000mg X 3 servings
• older people after 50 – 1200mg X 4 servings

Exercises that helps you…

• walking
• jogging
• dancing
• tennis
• yoga

In between…. Why Vitamin D ?

• helps your body to absorb Calcium
• prevents rickets (soft bones)
• sunlight triggers to produce more Vitamin D