Optimal Calcium Intake National Institutes of Health Development Conference Proceedings, 1994

The general public & scientists have been exposed to a great deal of literature about the value of ensuring an adequate calcium intake throughout life. Results from several studies suggest that increased calcium intake is beneficial for bone health in people of different age groups, from children to the elderly. The results of this research & studies on other diseases indicate that the optimal level of calcium intake may be greater than the amount consumed by a majority of Americans. The papers at this conf. discuss & thoroughly evaluate the info. available on calcium intake & disease prevention. Participants include specialists in osteoporosis & bone health, oncology, hypertension, human nutrition, & food fortification & labeling, as well as the gen. public.Bilezikian, John P. is the author of 'Optimal Calcium Intake National Institutes of Health Development Conference Proceedings, 1994' with ISBN 9780756727741 and ISBN 075672774X.