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Title: LIFE STAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCIUM: INFLUENCE OF VITAMIN D

Author
item DAWSON-HUGHES BE - TUFTS-HNRCA

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/1/1995
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary: Not required.

Technical Abstract: This chapter describes the role of calcium and vitamin D in the development and preservation of skeletal mass. It reviews current information on the intake of these two nutrients needed to maintain optimal skeletal mass.