Calcium Review (https://healthy-kids.com.au/kids/high-school-2/c

Calcium is a _____________

• Vitamin

• Mineral

• Carb

• Fat

Calcium keeps the body with

• Strong teeth and bones

• Completes muscles and nerve function

• Blood clotting

• All of the Above

If you are lacking calcium in your diet your body will draw needed calcium from your bones?

• True

• False

A diet lacking in calcium in early life can lead to problems later in life such as osteoporosis

• True

• False

A snack of cheese and crackers is a great way to get more calcium in your diet?

• True

• False

What can stop your body from absorbing enough calcium?

• Salt

• Caffeine

• Both salt and Caffeine can affect absorption of calcium

Having a smoothie made with low fat yogurt, milk and fruit can be a great snack to increase your calcium?

• YES

• NO

You should try to consume foods containing calcium every day?

• True

• False

Which are good sources of Calcium

• broccoli

• spinach

• cabbage

• all the above

Nuts like Almonds and Brazil Nuts contain calcium?

• True

• False