FNIC provides information about food and human nutrition for the professional community as described in the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (Farm Bill).| www.nal.usda.gov
Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.| kidshealth.org
Your body uses minerals to build bones, make hormones, and regulate your heartbeat. Read about the types of minerals and how to get them.| medlineplus.gov
Most packaged foods in the U.S. have food labels. The label can help you eat a healthy, balanced, diet. Learn more.| medlineplus.gov
Feeling "backed-up" or like you need to "go" but just can't? Read some of the reasons why this could be happening and learn some prevention tips.| medlineplus.gov
The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get enough of two nutrients in particular, calcium and vitamin D, to help keep our bones strong.| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the rest of the calcium.| medlineplus.gov
Calcium helps build strong bones. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov