News tagged with calcium nutrition

Drink milk and lose more weight: research

A new weight loss study conducted by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveals that dieters who consumed milk or milk products lost more weight on average than those who consumed little to no milk products.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Getting Enough Calcium in Early Life Could Be Key for Optimal Lifelong Bone Health

(PhysOrg.com) -- There’s no denying that people need calcium for strong, healthy bones. But new research from North Carolina State University suggests that not getting enough calcium in the earliest days of life could have ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests a much earlier onset for bone problems

We all know that eating a calcium-rich diet is important for keeping our bones healthy and strong. This concept is clearly on display in any elementary school cafeteria where the walls are decorated with colorful posters ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Growing greener greens

A pioneering project to make our green vegetables even better for us has been launched by scientists at The University of Nottingham. The research will underpin future technological developments in agriculture that could ...

Biology / Other

created Oct 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Diet may reduce risk of prostate cancer

A new review published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics assessed whether certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat an ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

A diet rich in calcium aids weight loss

Boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, but only in people whose diets are calcium deficient.

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created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Many middle-aged and older Americans not getting adequate nutrition

Micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C play essential roles in maintaining health. As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in these micronutrients ...

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created Mar 01, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0