There are striking inequities in calcium intake between rich and poor populations.
Appropriate calcium intake has shown many health benefits, such as reduction of …

Objective The purpose of this paper is (1) to summarize what is known of factors that
inuence achieving the full genetic potential for skeletal mass, both positive and negative;(2) …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

Objective. To provide an overview of nutrients and compounds, which influence human
intestinal iron absorption, thereby making a platform for elaboration of dietary …

Osteoporosis is a complex, multi-factorial condition characterized by reduced bone mass
and impaired micro-architectural structure, leading to an increased susceptibility to fractures …

Micronutrients are needed for the human body in very small amounts and have a visible
impact on human health. Deficiencies of micronutrients like iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca) …

A potential risk of interactions between micronutrients affecting absorption and
bioavailability has to be considered in any supplementation or fortification strategy. At levels …

Maintaining a positive iron balance is essential for female athletes to avoid the effects of iron
deficiency and anaemia and to maintain or improve performance. A major function of iron is …

Background: Absorption factors are required to convert physiologic requirements for iron into
Dietary Reference Values, but the absorption from single meals cannot be used to estimate …

SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SKELETAL FUNCTIONS OF CALCIUM 2.1 Bone 2.2 Bone
growth 2.3 Body calcium changes 2.3. 1 Fetal growth 2.3. 2 Pre‐term infants 2.3. 3 Infancy …