IDENTIFYING AT-RISK POPULATION FOR CALCIUM DEFICIENCY

At risk population for calcium deficiency: There are three major population groups that are at highest risk for dietary calcium deficiency. These include women, (postmenopausal), individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance, and at-risk groups for dietary deficiency intake (adolescents and the elderly).

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At risk population for calcium deficiency:  At risk are female adolescents when bone formation and growth is most crucial. Later in the life cycle, women continue to be at highest risk and this risk is elevated if early baseline bone is not strong during adolescence. 

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At risk population for calcium deficiency: Individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance often exhibit calcium deficiency due to the dietary restriction of calcium-containing foods. Both adolescents and elderly populations often have high risk of calcium deficiency due to dietary habits.

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At risk population for calcium deficiency:  Adolescents throughout the world are growing in risk due to dietary pattern changes. Many adolescents decrease calcium intake by substituting dairy products particularly beverages or by decreasing total intake of calcium.