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Minerals

Minerals, such as calcium and iron, are important to keep our bodies functioning properly.

What is Calcium?

Minerals

How to Meet Your Calcium Needs

Calcium is perhaps the most essential nutrient when it comes to bone health. If your daily intake of calcium is low, your body will take calcium from your bones to keep blood calcium at normal levels. Here's how to meet calcium needs through food first.
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