Understanding Nutrition
Understanding Nutrition
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ISBN: 9781285874340
Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To compare: The calcium content of half cup of the following foods: almonds, broccoli, and yogurt.

Concept introduction: Calcium is an important inorganic element and is the building block of bones in the body. Also calcium is highly essential in vesicular transport and vesicular docking in the cells. Therefore, it is essential that calcium should be consumed as part of the diet daily and is an essential macronutrient. Dairy and dairy products are good sources of calcium. The calcium containing foods are measured in terms of counts.

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