Function of Calcium
What is Calcium?
Calcium is a chemical element and an essential mineral your body needs to function properly.
This popular dairy drink is one of the most common dietary sources of calcium.
What is milk?
Yogurt is an example of a dairy source of calcium.
true
What does calcium do for your bones and teeth?
Calcium builds and maintains strong bones and teeth
Name two plant based sources of calcium.
What is callaloo, broccoli or spinach?
Sardines provide calcium only if you remove the bones.
false, the bones must be eaten to get the calcium.
Without calcium, your heart and other muscles couldn’t do this essential action.
What is muscle contraction?
These small fish, often eaten with their soft bones, are a strong non-dairy source of calcium.
What are sardines?
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bones and teeth.
true
When you're injured, calcium helps proteins create a plug to stop bleeding during this life-saving process
What is blood clotting?
Many breakfast cereals provide calcium because they go through this process that adds nutrients.
What is fortification?
Calcium is not needed for nerve transmission.
false, Calcium is needed for nerve transmission.