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What is the Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D? By Alice V. Roberts

Calcium intake is critical. Good sources of calcium include low-fat dairy products such as cheese, milk, ice cream, and yogurt. Leafy vegetables like broccoli and spinach, and certain seafood like sardines and salmon also contain calcium. And calcium supplements are a good source for people who have been diagnosed with milk allergy.

But calcium alone can’t build bones. Vitamin D is needed to help the body absorb the calcium. Vitamin D sources include egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish. And vitamin D supplements: 400 to 600 IU (International Units) can help the elderly and homebound.

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